CVE-2017-16528

Medium

sound/core/seq_device.c in the Linux kernel before 4.13.4 allows local users to cause a denial of service (snd_rawmidi_dev_seq_free use-after-free and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted USB device.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2017-11-04
Last modified 2026-05-13
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

6.6

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Physical
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-416

CVE-2017-16528 is a Use After Free vulnerability

What is Use After Free?

The product references memory after it has been freed, which may cause it to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

4 total

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2017-16528?

    CVE-2017-16528 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.6 out of 10 , classified as an Use After Free flaw (CWE-416) . CVE-2017-16528 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2017-16528?

    CVE-2017-16528 has a CVSS score of 6.6 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-16528?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2017-16528 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2017-16528 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2017-16528 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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