Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.5.0 |
| Novell | Suse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | 12.0 |
| Novell | Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop | 12.0 |
| Novell | Suse Linux Enterprise Live Patching | 12.0 |
| Novell | Suse Linux Enterprise Module For Public Cloud | 12.0 |
| Novell | Suse Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension | 12.0 |
| Novell | Suse Linux Enterprise Server | 12.0 |
| Novell | Suse Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension | 12.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=4e9a0b
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00060.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00054.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00056.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00005.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3607
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.5.1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/14/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84299
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2968-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2968-2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2970-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2971-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2971-2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2971-3
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-3136?
CVE-2016-3136 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). 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 sy...
How severe is CVE-2016-3136?
CVE-2016-3136 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-3136?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit, Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop, Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Live Patching, Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Module For Public Cloud.