CVE-2017-16529
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 | <=4.13.5 | |
| Linux Kernel | <3.2.95 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=3.3<3.16.50 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=3.17<3.18.75 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=3.19<4.1.46 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=4.2<4.4.92 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=4.5<4.9.55 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=4.10<4.13.6 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Debian Linux | =7.0 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.129-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.21-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103284
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/bfc81a8bc18e3c4ba0cbaa7666ff76be2f998991
- https://groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller/rDzv5RP_f2M/M5au06qmAwAJ
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00004.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3754-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-16529
- https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2018-03-01 (Advisory)
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/bfc81a8bc18e3c4ba0cbaa7666ff76be2f998991
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-16529
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-16529
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-16529
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-16529
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16529?
To mitigate CVE-2017-16529, update the Linux kernel to a version 4.13.6 or later.
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.
Can CVE-2017-16529 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-16529 is primarily a local vulnerability requiring access to a system to exploit.
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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