CVE-2017-16525

MEDIUM

Linux kernel <4.13.8 - DoS

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

The usb_serial_console_disconnect function in drivers/usb/serial/console.c in the Linux kernel before 4.13.8 allows local users to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted USB device, related to disconnection and failed setup.

References (7)

Core 7
Core References
Mailing List, Third Party Advisory mailing-list x_refsource_mlist
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00004.html
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102028
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_ubuntu
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-2/
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_ubuntu
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-1/

Scores

CVSS v3 6.6
EPSS 0.0010
EPSS Percentile 27.9%
Attack Vector PHYSICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-416
Status published
Products (4)
canonical/ubuntu_linux 12.04
canonical/ubuntu_linux 14.04
debian/debian_linux 7.0
linux/linux_kernel 2.6.18 - 3.2.96
Published Nov 04, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026