CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-7913

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The xc2028_set_config function in the Linux kernel before version 4.6 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via vectors involving omission of the firmware name from a certain data structure.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to privilege escalation or system crashes, posing a serious threat to system stability and security.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to version 4.6 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The xc2028_set_config function in drivers/media/tuners/tuner-xc2028.c in the Linux kernel before 4.6 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via vectors involving omission of the firmware name from a certain data structure.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS