CVE-2017-16643
First published: Tue Nov 07 2017(Updated: )
Last updated 29 November 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Android | ||
| Linux Kernel | <=4.13.11 | |
| 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://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.13.11
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101769
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/a50829479f58416a013a4ccca791336af3c584c7
- https://groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller/McWFcOsA47Y/3bjtBBgaBAAJ
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00004.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3754-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-16643
- https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2018-05-01 (Advisory)
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-16643
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-16643
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-16643
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-16643
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of impact can CVE-2017-16643 cause on the Linux kernel?
CVE-2017-16643 can lead to a denial of service through an out-of-bounds read and potentially cause a system crash.
How can I mitigate the risks of CVE-2017-16643?
To mitigate CVE-2017-16643, upgrade to a version of the Linux kernel that is higher than 4.13.11.
Is CVE-2017-16643 specific to any software distributions?
CVE-2017-16643 affects various distributions running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel, including Android.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are vulnerable to CVE-2017-16643?
Versions of the Linux kernel prior to 4.13.11 are vulnerable to CVE-2017-16643.
What action should I take if my system uses an affected version mentioned in CVE-2017-16643?
If your system uses an affected version, you should upgrade to a patched version such as 5.10.223-1 or later to resolve CVE-2017-16643.
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