CVE-2017-16525: Use After Free
First published: Sat Nov 04 2017(Updated: )
Last updated 29 November 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Android | ||
| Linux Kernel | <=4.13.7 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=2.6.18<3.2.96 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=3.3<3.10.108 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=3.11<3.16.51 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=3.17<3.18.76 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=3.19<4.1.46 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=4.2<4.4.93 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=4.5<4.9.57 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=4.10<4.13.8 | |
| Debian Linux | =7.0 | |
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.129-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.20-1 6.12.21-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102028
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/299d7572e46f98534033a9e65973f13ad1ce9047
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/bd998c2e0df0469707503023d50d46cf0b10c787
- https://groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller/cMACrmo1x0k/4KhRoUgABAAJ
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00004.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-2/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-16525
- https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2018-03-01 (Advisory)
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-16525
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-16525
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-16525
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-16525
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-16525?
CVE-2017-16525 has a severity rating that can lead to a denial of service and system crash.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16525?
To fix CVE-2017-16525, update your Linux kernel to version 4.13.8 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-16525?
CVE-2017-16525 affects various versions of the Linux kernel prior to 4.13.8 including those used in Android and Debian.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-16525?
CVE-2017-16525 is classified as a use-after-free vulnerability.
How can CVE-2017-16525 be exploited?
CVE-2017-16525 can be exploited by local users with a crafted USB device to cause a denial of service.
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