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CVE-2017-16649

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.6 EPSS 0.41%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2017-11-07 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.6. It affects Linux. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2017-16649
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.6
EPSS
0.41%
Linux

Original NVD Description

The usbnet_generic_cdc_bind function in drivers/net/usb/cdc_ether.c in the Linux kernel through 4.13.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted USB device.

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