CVE-2017-16526
Highdrivers/uwb/uwbd.c in the Linux kernel before 4.13.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (general protection fault and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted USB device.
CVSS 3.1 score
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness type
CWE-119CVE-2017-16526 is a Buffer Overflow vulnerability
What is Buffer Overflow?
The product performs operations on a memory buffer but reads or writes outside its intended boundaries. Learn more on MITRE CWE
References
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Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory
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Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/3754-1/Third Party Advisory
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Debian Securityhttps://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4187Third Party Advisory
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2017-16526?
CVE-2017-16526 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10 , classified as a Buffer Overflow flaw (CWE-119) . CVE-2017-16526 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2017-16526?
CVE-2017-16526 has a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. -
Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-16526?
Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2017-16526 patch availability.
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Is CVE-2017-16526 actively exploited?
No. CVE-2017-16526 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.