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CVE-2017-16525
MEDIUM · CVSS 6.6
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2017-11-04T01:29:36.740 · Last modified 2026-06-17T01:09:23.913

Summary

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 products

linux — linux_kernel

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References

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