CVE-2017-16643: Linux Kernel

Medium severity, CVSS 6.6. EPSS: 0.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

The parse_hid_report_descriptor function in drivers/input/tablet/gtco.c in the Linux kernel before 4.13.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted USB device.

Affected products

• Linux Linux Kernel: up to and including 4.13.11

Published 2017-11-07. Last modified 2026-06-17.