CVE-2017-16529: High severity android vulnerability

Published Nov 4, 2017
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Updated

Last updated 29 November 2024

Other sources

The sndusbcreatestreams function in sound/usb/card.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.

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Google Android
Linux Linux Kernel<=4.13.5
Linux Linux Kernel<3.2.95
Linux Linux Kernel>=3.3<3.16.50
Linux Linux Kernel>=3.17<3.18.75
Linux Linux Kernel>=3.19<4.1.46
Linux Linux Kernel>=4.2<4.4.92
Linux Linux Kernel>=4.5<4.9.55
Linux Linux Kernel>=4.10<4.13.6
Ubuntu=14.04
Debian Linux=7.0
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.133-16.12.21-16.12.22-1

Event History

Nov 4, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:32 PM
Description
Dec 1, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:57 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·03:43 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16529?

CVE-2017-16529 has been identified as a potential denial of service vulnerability that can lead to a system crash.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-16529?

To mitigate CVE-2017-16529, update the Linux kernel to a version 4.13.6 or later.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2017-16529?

CVE-2017-16529 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 4.13.6, including several older versions in the 3.x and early 4.x series.

4

Can CVE-2017-16529 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2017-16529 is primarily a local vulnerability requiring access to a system to exploit.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-16529?

The main impact of CVE-2017-16529 is an out-of-bounds read leading to a denial of service and system instability.

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