CVE-2017-16645 describes an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Linux kernel (through version 4.13.11), specifically within the ims_pcu_get_cdc_union_desc function. This flaw allows a local attacker, by connecting a specially crafted USB device, to trigger a system crash (denial of service) and potentially achieve other unspecified impacts. Rated as Medium severity (CVSS 6.6), exploitation requires physical access to the system (Physical attack vector) but has low attack complexity. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 4.13.11CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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