CVE-2017-16534: Buffer Overflow
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Linux kernel | >=4.4<4.4.92 | |
| Linux kernel | >=4.5<4.9.55 | |
| Linux kernel | >=4.10<4.13.6 | |
| Android | ||
| Linux Kernel | >=4.4<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 6.1.123-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.12-1 6.12.17-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-01/msg00007.html
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/2e1c42391ff2556387b3cb6308b24f6f65619feb
- https://groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller/nXnjqI73uPo/6sUyq6kqAgAJ
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-16534
- https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2018-04-01 (Advisory)
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/2e1c42391ff2556387b3cb6308b24f6f65619feb
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-16534
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-16534
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-16534
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-16534
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-16534?
CVE-2017-16534 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and system crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16534?
To mitigate CVE-2017-16534, upgrade your Linux kernel to version 4.13.6 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-16534?
CVE-2017-16534 affects various versions of the Linux kernel prior to 4.13.6 and also specific versions of Android.
What exploit does CVE-2017-16534 represent?
CVE-2017-16534 represents a vulnerability that can be exploited via crafted USB devices leading to out-of-bounds read and potential crashes.
Who discovered CVE-2017-16534?
CVE-2017-16534 was identified in the cdc_parse_cdc_header function within the Linux kernel codebase.
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