CVE-2017-16525
published 2017-11-04CVE-2017-16525: 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…
PriorityP423medium6.6CVSS 3.1
AVPACLPRLUINSUCHIHAH
EPSS
0.39%
32.1th percentile
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.
Affected
19 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| canonical | ubuntu_linux | — | — |
| canonical | ubuntu_linux | — | — |
| debian | debian_linux | — | — |
| debian | linux | < linux 4.13.10-1 (bookworm) | linux 4.13.10-1 (bookworm) |
| android | — | — | |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 4.13.10-1 | 4.13.10-1 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 4.13.10-1 | 4.13.10-1 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 4.13.10-1 | 4.13.10-1 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 4.13.10-1 | 4.13.10-1 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 3.13.0-142.191 | 3.13.0-142.191 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 4.4.0-101.124 | 4.4.0-101.124 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 2.6.18 < 3.2.96 | 3.2.96 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 3.11 < 3.16.51 | 3.16.51 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 3.17 < 3.18.76 | 3.18.76 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 3.19 < 4.1.46 | 4.1.46 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 3.3 < 3.10.108 | 3.10.108 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 4.10 < 4.13.8 | 4.13.8 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 4.2 < 4.4.93 | 4.4.93 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 4.5 < 4.9.57 | 4.9.57 |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.16.6MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
nvdv2.07.2HIGHAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
osv7.8HIGH
vendor_ubuntu7.8HIGH
vendor_debian6.6MEDIUM
vendor_redhat6.6MEDIUM
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GHSA
GHSA-5cfc-cp57-xp2m: The usb_serial_console_disconnect function in drivers/usb/serial/console
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-05-14
CVE-2017-16525 [HIGH] CWE-416 GHSA-5cfc-cp57-xp2m: The usb_serial_console_disconnect function in drivers/usb/serial/console
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.
OSV
linux vulnerabilities
osv·2018-02-23·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2017-0750 [HIGH] linux vulnerabilities
linux vulnerabilities
It was discovered that an out-of-bounds write vulnerability existed in the
Flash-Friendly File System (f2fs) in the Linux kernel. An attacker could
construct a malicious file system that, when mounted, could cause a denial
of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code.
(CVE-2017-0750)
It was discovered that a race condition leading to a use-after-free
vulnerability existed in the ALSA PCM subsystem of the Linux kernel. A
local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash)
or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-0861)
It was discovered that the KVM implementation in the Linux kernel allowed
passthrough of the diagnostic I/O port 0x80. An attacker in a guest VM
could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) in th
OSV
linux-aws vulnerabilities
osv·2017-11-21·CVSS 7.0
CVE-2017-15265 [HIGH] linux-aws vulnerabilities
linux-aws vulnerabilities
It was discovered that a race condition existed in the ALSA subsystem of
the Linux kernel when creating and deleting a port via ioctl(). A local
attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or
possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-15265)
Eric Biggers discovered that the key management subsystem in the Linux
kernel did not properly restrict adding a key that already exists but is
uninstantiated. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of
service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-15299)
It was discovered that a race condition existed in the packet fanout
implementation in the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this to
cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary
code.
OSV
linux-lts-xenial vulnerabilities
osv·2017-11-21·CVSS 7.0
[HIGH] linux-lts-xenial vulnerabilities
linux-lts-xenial vulnerabilities
USN-3485-1 fixed vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel for Ubuntu 16.04
LTS. This update provides the corresponding updates for the Linux
Hardware Enablement (HWE) kernel from Ubuntu 16.04 LTS for Ubuntu
14.04 LTS.
It was discovered that a race condition existed in the ALSA subsystem of
the Linux kernel when creating and deleting a port via ioctl(). A local
attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or
possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-15265)
Eric Biggers discovered that the key management subsystem in the Linux
kernel did not properly restrict adding a key that already exists but is
uninstantiated. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of
service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-152
OSV
linux, linux-aws, linux-gke, linux-kvm, linux-raspi2, linux-snapdragon vulnerabilities
osv·2017-11-21·CVSS 7.0
CVE-2017-15265 [HIGH] linux, linux-aws, linux-gke, linux-kvm, linux-raspi2, linux-snapdragon vulnerabilities
linux, linux-aws, linux-gke, linux-kvm, linux-raspi2, linux-snapdragon vulnerabilities
It was discovered that a race condition existed in the ALSA subsystem of
the Linux kernel when creating and deleting a port via ioctl(). A local
attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or
possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-15265)
Eric Biggers discovered that the key management subsystem in the Linux
kernel did not properly restrict adding a key that already exists but is
uninstantiated. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of
service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-15299)
It was discovered that a race condition existed in the packet fanout
implementation in the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this to
cause a denial
OSV
CVE-2017-16525: The usb_serial_console_disconnect function in drivers/usb/serial/console
osv·2017-11-04·CVSS 6.6
CVE-2017-16525 [MEDIUM] CVE-2017-16525: The usb_serial_console_disconnect function in drivers/usb/serial/console
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.
Android
CVE-2017-16525: USB driver
vendor_android·2018-03-01·CVSS 6.6
CVE-2017-16525 [MEDIUM] CVE-2017-16525: USB driver
Android Security Bulletin 2018-03-01
CVE: CVE-2017-16525
Severity: HIGH
Type: EoP
Component: USB driver
References: A-69050921
Upstream kernel
Ubuntu
Linux kernel vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2018-02-23·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2017-0750 [HIGH] Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Title: Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.
It was discovered that an out-of-bounds write vulnerability existed in the
Flash-Friendly File System (f2fs) in the Linux kernel. An attacker could
construct a malicious file system that, when mounted, could cause a denial
of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code.
(CVE-2017-0750)
It was discovered that a race condition leading to a use-after-free
vulnerability existed in the ALSA PCM subsystem of the Linux kernel. A
local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash)
or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-0861)
It was discovered that the KVM implementation in the Linux kernel allowed
passthrough of the diagnostic I/O port 0x80. An attacke
Ubuntu
Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2018-02-23·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2017-0750 [HIGH] Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerabilities
Title: Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.
USN-3583-1 fixed vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel for Ubuntu 14.04
LTS. This update provides the corresponding updates for the Linux
Hardware Enablement (HWE) kernel from Ubuntu 14.04 LTS for Ubuntu
12.04 ESM.
It was discovered that an out-of-bounds write vulnerability existed in the
Flash-Friendly File System (f2fs) in the Linux kernel. An attacker could
construct a malicious file system that, when mounted, could cause a denial
of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code.
(CVE-2017-0750)
It was discovered that a race condition leading to a use-after-free
vulnerability existed in the ALSA PCM subsystem of the Linux kernel. A
local attacker could use this
Ubuntu
Linux kernel vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2017-11-21·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2017-1000255 [MEDIUM] Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Title: Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.
It was discovered that the KVM subsystem in the Linux kernel did not
properly keep track of nested levels in guest page tables. A local attacker
in a guest VM could use this to cause a denial of service (host OS crash)
or possibly execute arbitrary code in the host OS. (CVE-2017-12188)
It was discovered that on the PowerPC architecture, the kernel did not
properly sanitize the signal stack when handling sigreturn(). A local
attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or
possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-1000255)
Bo Zhang discovered that the netlink wireless configuration interface in
the Linux kernel did not properly validate attributes when handling cer
Ubuntu
Linux kernel (AWS) vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2017-11-21·CVSS 7.0
CVE-2017-15265 [HIGH] Linux kernel (AWS) vulnerabilities
Title: Linux kernel (AWS) vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.
It was discovered that a race condition existed in the ALSA subsystem of
the Linux kernel when creating and deleting a port via ioctl(). A local
attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or
possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-15265)
Eric Biggers discovered that the key management subsystem in the Linux
kernel did not properly restrict adding a key that already exists but is
uninstantiated. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of
service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-15299)
It was discovered that a race condition existed in the packet fanout
implementation in the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use th
Ubuntu
Linux kernel vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2017-11-21·CVSS 7.0
CVE-2017-15265 [HIGH] Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Title: Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.
It was discovered that a race condition existed in the ALSA subsystem of
the Linux kernel when creating and deleting a port via ioctl(). A local
attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or
possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-15265)
Eric Biggers discovered that the key management subsystem in the Linux
kernel did not properly restrict adding a key that already exists but is
uninstantiated. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of
service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-15299)
It was discovered that a race condition existed in the packet fanout
implementation in the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this to
Ubuntu
Linux kernel (Xenial HWE) vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2017-11-21·CVSS 7.0
CVE-2017-15265 [HIGH] Linux kernel (Xenial HWE) vulnerabilities
Title: Linux kernel (Xenial HWE) vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.
USN-3485-1 fixed vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel for Ubuntu 16.04
LTS. This update provides the corresponding updates for the Linux
Hardware Enablement (HWE) kernel from Ubuntu 16.04 LTS for Ubuntu
14.04 LTS.
It was discovered that a race condition existed in the ALSA subsystem of
the Linux kernel when creating and deleting a port via ioctl(). A local
attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or
possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-15265)
Eric Biggers discovered that the key management subsystem in the Linux
kernel did not properly restrict adding a key that already exists but is
uninstantiated. A local attacker could use this to cause a
Red Hat
kernel: Use-after-free in usb_serial_console_disconnect()
vendor_redhat·2017-10-04·CVSS 6.6
CVE-2017-16525 [MEDIUM] CWE-416 kernel: Use-after-free in usb_serial_console_disconnect()
kernel: Use-after-free in usb_serial_console_disconnect()
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.
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.
Statement: This issue does not affect the Linux kernel packages as shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5, 6 and Red Hat Enterprise
Debian
CVE-2017-16525: linux - The usb_serial_console_disconnect function in drivers/usb/serial/console.c in th...
vendor_debian·2017·CVSS 6.6
CVE-2017-16525 [MEDIUM] CVE-2017-16525: linux - The usb_serial_console_disconnect function in drivers/usb/serial/console.c in th...
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.
Scope: local
bookworm: resolved (fixed in 4.13.10-1)
bullseye: resolved (fixed in 4.13.10-1)
forky: resolved (fixed in 4.13.10-1)
sid: resolved (fixed in 4.13.10-1)
trixie: resolved (fixed in 4.13.10-1)
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Bugzilla
CVE-2017-16525 CVE-2017-16526 CVE-2017-16527 CVE-2017-16528 CVE-2017-16529 CVE-2017-16530 CVE-2017-16531 CVE-2017-16532 CVE-2017-16533 CVE-2017-16534 CVE-2017-16535 CVE-2017-16536 CVE-2017-16537 CVE-2
bugzilla·2017-11-08·CVSS 6.6
CVE-2017-16525 [MEDIUM] CVE-2017-16525 CVE-2017-16526 CVE-2017-16527 CVE-2017-16528 CVE-2017-16529 CVE-2017-16530 CVE-2017-16531 CVE-2017-16532 CVE-2017-16533 CVE-2017-16534 CVE-2017-16535 CVE-2017-16536 CVE-2017-16537 CVE-2
CVE-2017-16525 CVE-2017-16526 CVE-2017-16527 CVE-2017-16528 CVE-2017-16529 CVE-2017-16530 CVE-2017-16531 CVE-2017-16532 CVE-2017-16533 CVE-2017-16534 CVE-2017-16535 CVE-2017-16536 CVE-2017-16537 CVE-2017-16538 kernel: various flaws [fedora-all]
This is an automatically created tracking bug! It was created to ensure
that one or more security vulnerabilities are fixed in affected versions
of fedora-all.
For comments that are specific to the vulnerability please use bugs filed
against the "Security Response" product referenced in the "Blocks" field.
For more information see:
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Security/TrackingBugs
When submitting as an update, use the fedpkg template provided in the next
comment(s). This will include the bug IDs of this tracking bug as well as
the relevant top
Bugzilla
CVE-2017-16525 kernel: Use-after-free in usb_serial_console_disconnect()
bugzilla·2017-11-08·CVSS 6.6
CVE-2017-16525 [MEDIUM] CVE-2017-16525 kernel: Use-after-free in usb_serial_console_disconnect()
CVE-2017-16525 kernel: Use-after-free in usb_serial_console_disconnect()
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:
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/syzkaller/cMACrmo1x0k/4KhRoUgABAAJ
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q4/223
Upstream fixes:
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=299d7572e46f98534033a9e65973f13ad1ce9047
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=bd998c2e0df0469707503023d50d46cf0b10c787
Discussion:
Created kernel tracking b
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102028https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/299d7572e46f98534033a9e65973f13ad1ce9047https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/bd998c2e0df0469707503023d50d46cf0b10c787https://groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller/cMACrmo1x0k/4KhRoUgABAAJhttps://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00004.htmlhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-1/https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-2/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102028https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/299d7572e46f98534033a9e65973f13ad1ce9047https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/bd998c2e0df0469707503023d50d46cf0b10c787https://groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller/cMACrmo1x0k/4KhRoUgABAAJhttps://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00004.htmlhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-1/https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-2/
2017-11-04
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