CVE-2017-16533: High severity android vulnerability

Published Nov 4, 2017
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Updated

Last updated 29 November 2024

Other sources

The usbhidparse function in drivers/hid/usbhid/hid-core.c in the Linux kernel before 4.13.8 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<=4.13.7
Linux Linux Kernel<3.2.95
Linux Linux Kernel>=3.3<3.16.50
Linux Linux Kernel>=3.17<3.18.76
Linux Linux Kernel>=3.19<4.1.46
Linux Linux Kernel>=4.2<4.4.93
Linux Linux Kernel>=4.5<4.9.57
Linux Linux Kernel>=4.10<4.13.8
Ubuntu=14.04
Debian Linux=7.0
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.128-16.12.21-1

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-2017-16533?

The CVE-2017-16533 vulnerability has been classified as a denial of service risk that can cause crashes in affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-16533?

To fix CVE-2017-16533, you should upgrade the Linux kernel to version 4.13.8 or later.

3

Which Linux distributions are affected by CVE-2017-16533?

CVE-2017-16533 affects several Linux distributions including versions of Linux kernel prior to 4.13.8.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2017-16533 facilitate?

CVE-2017-16533 may allow local users to execute attacks that lead to denial of service through crafted USB devices.

5

Is CVE-2017-16533 exploitable remotely?

CVE-2017-16533 is not a remote vulnerability; it requires local user access to exploit.

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