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CVE-2016-3136

The mct_u232_msr_to_state function in drivers/usb/serial/mct_u232.c in the Linux kernel before 4.5.1 allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of…

Public exploit code

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

Impact

The mct_u232_msr_to_state function in drivers/usb/serial/mct_u232.c in the Linux kernel before 4.5.1 allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) via a crafted USB device without two interrupt-in endpoint descriptors.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
LinuxLinux Kernel
through 4.5.0
NovellSuse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit
Version 12.0
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
Version 12.0
NovellSuse Linux Enterprise Server
Version 12.0
NovellSuse Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension
Version 12.0
CanonicalUbuntu Linux
Versions 12.04, 14.04

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