CVE-2017-16645 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2017-16645: The ims_pcu_get_cdc_union_desc function in drivers/input/misc/ims-pcu.c in the Linux kernel through 4.13.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (ims_pcu_parse_cdc_data out-of-bounds read and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted USB device.

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2017-16645 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

linux→ fixed in4.14.2-1urgency: unimportant

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y linux

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

linux→ fixed in4.14.2-1urgency: unimportant

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y linux

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

linux→ fixed in4.14.2-1urgency: unimportant

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y linux

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