CVE-2017-16648
low-risk
Published 2017-11-07
The dvb_frontend_free function in drivers/media/dvb-core/dvb_frontend.c in the Linux kernel through 4.13.11 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. NOTE: the function was later renamed __dvb_frontend_free.
Do I need to act?
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0.05% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
6
CVSS 6.6/10
Medium
PHYSICAL
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (1)
Affected Vendors
References (8)
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101758
Mailing List
https://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/10046189/
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101758
Mailing List
https://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/10046189/
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/ 100
low-risk
Severity
21/34 · High
Exploitability
0/34 · Minimal
Exposure
5/34 · Minimal