Oracle Linux: CVE-2017-16525: ELSA-2018-4001: Unbreakable Enterprise kernel security update (IMPORTANT) (Multiple Advisories)
7
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
10/04/2017
07/25/2018
01/24/2018
08/06/2024
Description
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.
Solution(s)
- oracle-linux-upgrade-kernel-uek
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