CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-16526

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In the Linux kernel before version 4.13.6, there is a vulnerability in drivers/uwb/uwbd.c that allows local users to cause a denial of service (general protection fault and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted USB device.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability can lead to system crashes, affecting the availability of services within the organization. It may also pose risks of unspecified side effects related to security.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to version 4.13.6 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

drivers/uwb/uwbd.c in the Linux kernel before 4.13.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (general protection fault and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted USB device.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS