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CVE-2013-1774

The chase_port function in drivers/usb/serial/io_ti.c in the Linux kernel before 3.7.4 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereferenc…

Impact

The chase_port function in drivers/usb/serial/io_ti.c in the Linux kernel before 3.7.4 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) via an attempted /dev/ttyUSB read or write operation on a disconnected Edgeport USB serial converter.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
LinuxLinux Kernel
through 3.7.3
Versions 3.0, 3.0.1, 3.0.2, 3.0.3, 3.0.4
RedhatEnterprise Linux
Version 6.0
RedhatEnterprise Mrg
Version 2.0

Weakness classification

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