CVE-2017-16525

kernel: Use-after-free in usb_serial_console_disconnect()

Published Nov 4, 2017 CVSS 3.1 · 6.6 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1200-1 linux security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3485-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3485-2 Linux kernel (Xenial HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3485-3 Linux kernel (AWS) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3487-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3583-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3583-2 Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerabilities
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00026}

epss

{'score': 0.00081}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00025}

epss

{'score': 0.00026}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 8:27 PM
Reserved
Nov 3, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 4, 2017, 1:29 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:09 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Oct 4, 2017, 12:00 AM