CVE-2017-16650

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Linux kernel versions through 4.13.11

Description The issue is related to the qmi wwan bind function in the Linux kernel, which can be exploited by a local user via a crafted USB device. This can cause a denial of service due to a divide-by-zero error, leading to a system crash, and possibly have other unspecified impacts.

Recommendations For Linux kernel versions through 4.13.11, consider disabling the qmi wwan bind function as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict access to USB devices to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.