CVE-2017-16527

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Linux kernel versions prior to 4.13.8

Description The issue is related to a use-after-free error in the snd usb mixer interrupt function, located in the sound/usb/mixer.c file of the Linux kernel. This error can be exploited by local users via a crafted USB device, potentially leading to a denial of service (system crash) or other unspecified impacts.

Recommendations For Linux kernel versions prior to 4.13.8, update to version 4.13.8 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting the use of USB devices to minimize the risk of exploitation.