Vulnerability Description
The usbip_recv_xbuff function in drivers/usb/usbip/usbip_common.c in the Linux kernel before 4.5.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted length value in a USB/IP packet.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.2.80 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=b348d7Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00044.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3607Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.5.3Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/19/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/86534Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2989-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2996-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2997-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2998-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3000-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3001-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3002-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3003-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3004-1Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-3955?
CVE-2016-3955 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The usbip_recv_xbuff function in drivers/usb/usbip/usbip_common.c in the Linux kernel before 4.5.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) or possibly have unspecifi...
How severe is CVE-2016-3955?
CVE-2016-3955 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-3955?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.