CVE-2017-16531: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat Nov 04 2017(Updated: )
drivers/usb/core/config.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, related to the USB_DT_INTERFACE_ASSOCIATION descriptor.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Android | ||
| Linux Kernel | <3.2.95 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=3.3<3.16.75 | |
| 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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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102025
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/bd7a3fe770ebd8391d1c7d072ff88e9e76d063eb
- https://groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller/hP6L-m59m_8/Co2ouWeFAwAJ
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00004.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3754-1/
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2019-5072832.html
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-16531
- https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2018-03-01 (Advisory)
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/bd7a3fe770ebd8391d1c7d072ff88e9e76d063eb
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-16531
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-16531
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-16531
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-16531
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-16531?
CVE-2017-16531 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service and system crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16531?
To fix CVE-2017-16531, update the Linux kernel to version 4.13.6 or later.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2017-16531?
CVE-2017-16531 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 4.13.6, including various version ranges from 3.2 to 4.13.5.
Can CVE-2017-16531 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-16531 requires local access to exploit, as it involves crafted USB devices.
What kind of impact does CVE-2017-16531 have on systems?
CVE-2017-16531 can lead to out-of-bounds reads and potential system crashes, resulting in denial of service.
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