CVE-2017-16534

Name: CVE-2017-16534
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-04T01:29:37.117+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-16534 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The cdc_parse_cdc_header function in drivers/usb/core/message.c in the Linux kernel before 4.13.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted USB device.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The cdc_parse_cdc_header function in drivers/usb/core/message.c in the Linux kernel before 4.13.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted USB device.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.42%

33.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 4.4, < 4.4.92
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 4.5, < 4.9.55
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 4.10, < 4.13.6

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-01/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/2e1c42391ff2556387b3cb6308b24f6f65619febIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller/nXnjqI73uPo/6sUyq6kqAgAJIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-01/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/2e1c42391ff2556387b3cb6308b24f6f65619febIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller/nXnjqI73uPo/6sUyq6kqAgAJIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 4, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16534?

How severe is CVE-2017-16534?

CVE-2017-16534 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16534?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST