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CVE-2016-2184

The create_fixed_stream_quirk function in sound/usb/quirks.c in the snd-usb-audio driver in the Linux kernel before 4.5.1 allows physically proximate attackers…

Public exploit code

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

Impact

The create_fixed_stream_quirk function in sound/usb/quirks.c in the snd-usb-audio driver in the Linux kernel before 4.5.1 allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference or double free, and system crash) via a crafted endpoints value in a USB device descriptor.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
LinuxLinux Kernel
through 4.5.0
CanonicalUbuntu Linux
Version 12.04
NovellSuse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit
Versions 11.0, 12.0
NovellSuse Linux Enterprise Debuginfo
Version 11.0
NovellSuse Linux Enterprise Desktop
Version 12.0
NovellSuse Linux Enterprise Live Patching
Version 12.0
NovellSuse Linux Enterprise Module For Public Cloud
Version 12.0
NovellSuse Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension
Versions 11.0, 12.0
NovellSuse Linux Enterprise Server
Versions 11.0, 12.0
NovellSuse Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension
Version 12.0

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