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CVE-2016-3137: 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 cypress_m8 driver. The kernel would panic causing null pointer dereference. Product bug: <a class="bz_bug_link bz_status_CLOSED bz_closed bz_public " title="CLOSED WONTFIX - CVE-2016-3137 Local RedHat Enterprise Linux DoS – RHEL 7.1 Kernel crashes on invalid USB device descriptors (cypress_m8 driver) [local-DoS]" href="show_bug.cgi?id=1283368">https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1283368</a>

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit=11.0-sp4
SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit=12.0
SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit=12.0-sp1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Debuginfo=11.0-sp4
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=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 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
Linux kernel<=4.5.0
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/c55aee1bf0e6b6feec8b2927b43f7a09a6d5f754

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-3137?

    CVE-2016-3137 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a kernel panic.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-3137?

    To fix CVE-2016-3137, you should upgrade to a kernel version that is 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.12.11-1, or 6.12.12-1.

  • Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2016-3137?

    CVE-2016-3137 affects SUSE Linux Enterprise products, older versions of Ubuntu, and various distributions using vulnerable Linux kernel versions.

  • What causes CVE-2016-3137?

    CVE-2016-3137 is caused by a flaw in the Linux kernel's USB device management code that leads to a null pointer dereference.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2016-3137?

    The impact of CVE-2016-3137 includes potential system crashes and instability for users utilizing devices requiring the cypress_m8 driver.

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