CVE-2017-16648

Name: CVE-2017-16648
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-07T23:29:00.403+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-16648 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.38%

30.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	<= 4.13.11

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101758Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2948
https://groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller/0HJQqTm0G_g/T931ItskBAAJMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/10046189/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101758Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2948
https://groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller/0HJQqTm0G_g/T931ItskBAAJMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/10046189/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 7, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16648?

How severe is CVE-2017-16648?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16648 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16648?

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Source: NVD / NIST