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CVE-2015-7566

The clie_5_attach function in drivers/usb/serial/visor.c in the Linux kernel through 4.4.1 allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (…

Public exploit code

Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.

Impact

The clie_5_attach function in drivers/usb/serial/visor.c in the Linux kernel through 4.4.1 allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact by inserting a USB device that lacks a bulk-out endpoint.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
NovellSuse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit
Version 11
NovellSuse Linux Enterprise Debuginfo
Version 11
NovellSuse Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension
Versions 11, 12
NovellSuse Linux Enterprise Server
Version 11
LinuxLinux Kernel
through 4.4.1

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