CVE-2017-16643

Name: CVE-2017-16643
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-07T23:29:00.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-16643 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The parse_hid_report_descriptor function in drivers/input/tablet/gtco.c in the Linux kernel before 4.13.11 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 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The parse_hid_report_descriptor function in drivers/input/tablet/gtco.c in the Linux kernel before 4.13.11 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

EPSS Probability

0.48%

37.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	<= 4.13.11

References

http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.13.11Release Notes
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101769Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/a50829479f58416a013a4ccca791336af3c584c7Patch
https://groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller/McWFcOsA47Y/3bjtBBgaBAAJMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00004.html
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3754-1/
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.13.11Release Notes
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101769Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/a50829479f58416a013a4ccca791336af3c584c7Patch
https://groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller/McWFcOsA47Y/3bjtBBgaBAAJMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00004.html
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3754-1/

Timeline

Published: Nov 7, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16643?

How severe is CVE-2017-16643?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16643 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16643?

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