A use-after-free flaw was found in the USB DVB media access driver in the Linux kernel. This flaw could allow an attacker to crash the system at device disconnect or for a kernel information leak problem to occur. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability.
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.