cvedb.io
CVE-2016-7913
HIGH · CVSS 7.8
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2016-11-16T05:59:08.030 · Last modified 2026-06-17T00:53:44.677

Summary

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.

Affected products

linux — linux_kernel

Does this affect you?

Add your gear to cvedb and we'll alert you only when linux ships something exploited.

Check my exposure →

References

This product uses data from the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. Informational only; not professional security advice.