CVE-2017-16648

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

Description The issue is related to the dvb frontend free function, which allows local users to cause a denial of service, potentially leading to a system crash, via a crafted USB device. This is due to a use-after-free condition. The function was later renamed to dvb frontend free.

Recommendations For Linux kernel versions prior to 4.13.11, update to a version 4.13.11 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to USB devices to minimize the risk of exploitation.