7.2
CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-16530

First published: Sat Nov 04 2017(Updated: )

Last updated 29 November 2024

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Android
Linux Kernel<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
Linux Kernel<=4.13.5
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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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-16530?

    CVE-2017-16530 has a severity rating that indicates a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to system crashes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-16530?

    To fix CVE-2017-16530, update your Linux kernel to version 4.13.6 or later.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2017-16530?

    CVE-2017-16530 affects several versions of the Linux kernel prior to 4.13.6 and various distributions, including Google Android.

  • Can CVE-2017-16530 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2017-16530 primarily affects local users and requires physical access to exploit through a crafted USB device.

  • What are the potential consequences of CVE-2017-16530?

    The potential consequences of CVE-2017-16530 include an out-of-bounds read, system crash, and possible unspecified other impacts.

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