REDHAT-BUG-1316995: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Mar 11, 2016
·Updated
Kernel crash occurs when presented a buggy USB device which requires digiacceleport driver, causing null pointer dereference.
Product bug:
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/showbug.cgi?id=1283378
Affected Software
2 affected components
redhat Enterprise Linux
Unknown digi_acceleport
Event History
Mar 11, 2016
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1316995?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1316995 is classified as critical due to the potential to cause a kernel crash.
2
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1316995?
Currently, there is no fix provided for REDHAT-BUG-1316995 as the bug has been marked as CLOSED WONTFIX.
3
What causes the issue in REDHAT-BUG-1316995?
The issue in REDHAT-BUG-1316995 is caused by a null pointer dereference when the system is presented with a buggy USB device needing the digi_acceleport driver.
4
Which products are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1316995?
The affected products include Red Hat Enterprise Linux and devices utilizing the digi_acceleport driver.
5
Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1316995?
As of now, no specific workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1316995 has been documented.