#VU9158 Null pointer dereference in Linux kernel - CVE-2017-16532
Published: November 9, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU9158
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-16532
CWE-ID: CWE-476
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation
Linux Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.
The weakness exists due to NULL pointer dereference in the get_endpoints function in drivers/usb/misc/usbtest.c. A local attacker can use a specially crafted USB device and cause the system to crash.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in denial of service.
The weakness exists due to NULL pointer dereference in the get_endpoints function in drivers/usb/misc/usbtest.c. A local attacker can use a specially crafted USB device and cause the system to crash.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in denial of service.
Remediation
Update to version 4.13.12 or later.