medium
4.9
CWE
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CVE-2016-3136: 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 mct_u232 driver. The kernel would panic caused by a null pointer dereference. Product bug: <a class="bz_bug_link bz_status_CLOSED bz_closed bz_public " title="CLOSED WONTFIX - CVE-2016-3136 Local RedHat Enterprise Linux DoS – RHEL 7.1 Kernel crashes on invalid USB device descriptors (mct_u232 driver) [local-DoS]" href="show_bug.cgi?id=1283370">https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1283370</a>

Credit: meissner@suse.de security@opentext.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Linux kernel<=4.5.0
SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit=12.0
SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit=12.0-sp1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=12.0
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=12.0-sp1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching=12.0
SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Public Cloud=12.0
SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension=12.0-sp1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=12.0
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=12.0-sp1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension=12.0
SUSE Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension=12.0-sp1
Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Ubuntu Linux=14.04
debian/linux
5.10.223-1
5.10.234-1
6.1.123-1
6.1.128-1
6.12.17-1

Remedy

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

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/linus/4e9a0b05257f29cf4b75f3209243ed71614d062e

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-3136?

    CVE-2016-3136 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause kernel crashes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-3136?

    To fix CVE-2016-3136, upgrade your Linux kernel to version 4.5.1 or later.

  • Which systems are affected by CVE-2016-3136?

    CVE-2016-3136 affects various versions of the Linux Kernel up to 4.5.0, as well as specific versions of SUSE Linux and Ubuntu.

  • What causes the vulnerability CVE-2016-3136?

    The vulnerability is caused by a null pointer dereference in the USB device management code within the Linux kernel.

  • Can CVE-2016-3136 be exploited remotely?

    While CVE-2016-3136 is primarily related to USB device interactions, it's essential to avoid connecting vulnerable devices to mitigate potential risks.

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