Vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel

CVE-2017-16644

The hdpvr_probe function in drivers/media/usb/hdpvr/hdpvr-core.c in the Linux kernel through 4.13.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (improper error handling and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a…

EPSS: 0.001 (29.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.6 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16644?
CVE-2017-16644 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under CWE-388. CVSS score: 6.6/10. Published 2017-11-07.
How severe is CVE-2017-16644?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.6 out of 10.
Is CVE-2017-16644 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.