REDHAT-BUG-1316993: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Mar 11, 2016
·
Updated

Kernel crash occurs when presented a buggy USB device which requires wacom driver, causing null pointer dereference.

Product bugs:

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/showbug.cgi?id=1283375 https://bugzilla.redhat.com/showbug.cgi?id=1283377

Affected Software

1 affected component
redhat Enterprise Linux

Event History

Mar 11, 2016
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:21 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1316993?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1316993 is classified as low.

2

What causes the vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-1316993?

REDHAT-BUG-1316993 is caused by a kernel crash occurring when a buggy USB device that requires the Wacom driver is presented, leading to a null pointer dereference.

3

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1316993?

To address REDHAT-BUG-1316993, ensure that the Wacom driver is updated and avoid using unsupported USB devices.

4

Which versions of RedHat are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1316993?

REDHAT-BUG-1316993 affects certain versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux that utilize the Wacom driver.

5

What is the impact of the vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-1316993?

The impact of REDHAT-BUG-1316993 is a potential kernel crash, which could disrupt system functionality.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203