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CVE-2016-2184: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Fri Mar 11 2016(Updated: )

A flaw was found in in the Linux kernel's USB device management code which could cause a crash when a device which required snd_usb_audio driver. The kernel would panic causing null pointer dereference attempting to access non existent endpoints. Product bugs: <a class="bz_bug_link bz_status_CLOSED bz_closed bz_public " title="CLOSED WONTFIX - CVE-2016-2184 Local RedHat Enterprise Linux DoS – RHEL 7.1 Kernel crashes on invalid USB device descriptors (snd_usb_audio driver bug1) [local-DoS]" href="show_bug.cgi?id=1283355">https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1283355</a> <a class="bz_bug_link bz_status_CLOSED bz_closed bz_public " title="CLOSED WONTFIX - CVE-2016-2184 Local RedHat Enterprise Linux DoS – RHEL 7.1 Kernel crashes on invalid USB device descriptors (snd_usb_audio driver bug2) [local-DoS]" href="show_bug.cgi?id=1283358">https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1283358</a>

Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Android
debian/linux
5.10.223-1
5.10.226-1
6.1.123-1
6.1.128-1
6.12.12-1
6.12.16-1
Linux kernel<=4.5.0
Ubuntu=12.04
SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit=11.0-sp4
SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit=12.0
SUSE Linux Enterprise Debuginfo=11.0-sp4
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=12.0
SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching=12.0
SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Public Cloud=12.0
SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension=11.0-sp4
SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension=12.0-sp1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=11.0-extra
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=11.0-sp4
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=12.0
SUSE Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension=12.0

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/linus/1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/linus/0f886ca12765d20124bd06291c82951fd49a33be

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/linus/447d6275f0c21f6cc97a88b3a0c601436a4cdf2a

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-2184?

    CVE-2016-2184 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause a kernel panic.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-2184?

    To fix CVE-2016-2184, users should upgrade to a patched version of the Linux kernel or the affected operating system.

  • Which products are affected by CVE-2016-2184?

    CVE-2016-2184 affects various versions of the Linux kernel and specific distributions like Ubuntu and SUSE Linux.

  • What attack vectors are associated with CVE-2016-2184?

    CVE-2016-2184 can be triggered by connecting USB devices that require the snd_usb_audio driver.

  • Is there a known exploit for CVE-2016-2184?

    As of now, there are no publicly available exploits specifically targeting CVE-2016-2184.

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