Vulnerability Description
The usbvision driver in the Linux kernel package 3.10.0-123.20.1.el7 through 3.10.0-229.14.1.el7 in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7.1 allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via a nonzero bInterfaceNumber value in a USB device descriptor.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Novell | Suse Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension | 12 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 7.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00000.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00007.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00044.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00055.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3396
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3426
- http://www.os-s.net/advisories/DOS-KernelCrashesOnInvalidUSBDeviceDescriptors-UsExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536629ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77030
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034452
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2929-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2929-2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2932-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2947-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2947-2
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-7833?
CVE-2015-7833 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The usbvision driver in the Linux kernel package 3.10.0-123.20.1.el7 through 3.10.0-229.14.1.el7 in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7.1 allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of servi...
How severe is CVE-2015-7833?
CVE-2015-7833 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-7833?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension, Redhat Enterprise Linux.