CVE-2017-16645

MEDIUM

Linux kernel <4.13.11 - DoS

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

The ims_pcu_get_cdc_union_desc function in drivers/input/misc/ims-pcu.c in the Linux kernel through 4.13.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (ims_pcu_parse_cdc_data out-of-bounds read and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted USB device.

References (9)

Core 9
Core References
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_ubuntu
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3617-1/
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_ubuntu
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3619-2/
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_ubuntu
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3617-3/
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_ubuntu
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3754-1/
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101768
Mailing List, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller/q6jjr1OhqO8/WcA99AVFBAAJ
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_ubuntu
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3617-2/
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_ubuntu
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3619-1/

Scores

CVSS v3 6.6
EPSS 0.0004
EPSS Percentile 12.3%
Attack Vector PHYSICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-125
Status published
Products (1)
linux/linux_kernel < 4.13.11
Published Nov 07, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026