CVE-2017-16527: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | <=4.13.7 | |
| Linux Kernel | <3.2.95 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=3.3<3.16.50 | |
| 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 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Debian Linux | =7.0 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.129-1 6.1.133-1 6.12.21-1 6.12.22-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/124751d5e63c823092060074bd0abaae61aaa9c4
- https://groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller/jf7GTr_g2CU/iVlLhMciCQAJ
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00004.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3754-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-16527
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/124751d5e63c823092060074bd0abaae61aaa9c4
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-16527
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-16527
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-16527
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-16527
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-16527?
CVE-2017-16527 has been classified with a medium severity level due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16527?
To fix CVE-2017-16527, update the Linux kernel to version 4.13.8 or later.
Which versions of Linux are affected by CVE-2017-16527?
CVE-2017-16527 affects Linux kernel versions before 4.13.8, specifically including versions 3.2.95 and between 3.3 and 4.13.7.
What can happen if CVE-2017-16527 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-16527 can lead to a denial of service condition or system crash when handling crafted USB devices.
Who is at risk for CVE-2017-16527?
Local users on systems running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel are at risk from CVE-2017-16527.
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