Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-16531
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.
Vulnerability category: OverflowDenial of service
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-16531
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 6 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-16531
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
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10.0
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NIST |
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6.6
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
0.7
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5.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-16531
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-16531
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/3754-1/
USN-3754-1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security notices
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https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2019-5072832.html
Page not found | Oracle
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102025
Linux Kernel CVE-2017-16531 Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
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https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/bd7a3fe770ebd8391d1c7d072ff88e9e76d063eb
USB: fix out-of-bounds in usb_set_configuration · torvalds/linux@bd7a3fe · GitHubIssue Tracking;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00004.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 1200-1] linux security update
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https://groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller/hP6L-m59m_8/Co2ouWeFAwAJ
Google GroepenIssue Tracking;Patch;Third Party Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2017-16531
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*