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CVE-2017-16534

The cdc_parse_cdc_header function in drivers/usb/core/message.c in the Linux kernel before 4.13.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted USB device.

  • Published: Nov 4, 2017
  • Updated: Nov 9, 2025
  • CVE: CVE-2017-16534
  • Severity: Medium
  • Exploit:

CVSS v3:

  • Severity: Medium
  • Score: 6.8
  • AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS v2:

  • Severity: High
  • Score: 7.2
  • AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

CWEs:

Software From Fixed in
linux / linux_kernel 4.5 4.9.55
linux / linux_kernel 4.10 4.13.6
linux / linux_kernel 4.4 4.4.92