CVE-2017-16644 describes a denial-of-service vulnerability in the Linux kernel's hdpvr_probe function (drivers/media/usb/hdpvr/hdpvr-core.c), affecting versions through 4.13.11. A local attacker can trigger this flaw by connecting a specially crafted USB device, leading to a system crash and potentially other unspecified impacts. Rated Medium severity (CVSS 6.6), this vulnerability requires local access and low privileges to exploit. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 4.13.11CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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