CVE-2017-16648 describes a use-after-free vulnerability in the dvb_frontend_free function within the Linux kernel (up to version 4.13.11), affecting the dvb-core module. This flaw allows a local attacker to trigger a denial of service (system crash) or potentially achieve other unspecified impacts by connecting a specially crafted USB device. Rated 6.6 Medium (CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), it requires physical access and low privileges, but can lead to high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this vulnerability.
| 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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