CVE-2017-16648

kernel: Use-after-free in drivers/media/dvb-core/dvb_frontend.c

Published Nov 7, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 6.6 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-7835 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.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 8:27 PM
Reserved
Nov 7, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 7, 2017, 11:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:09 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Oct 23, 2017, 12:00 AM