CVE-2017-16646 describes a denial-of-service vulnerability in the Linux kernel, specifically within the dib0700_devices.c driver for USB DVB devices, affecting versions up to 4.13.11. This flaw allows a local attacker to trigger a system crash (BUG) and potentially other unspecified impacts through a specially crafted USB device. Rated Medium severity with a CVSS score of 6.6, it requires physical access to the system and local user privileges. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage 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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