REDHAT-BUG-1316996: 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>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | ||
| Red Hat Kernel-devel |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1283368
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1317010
- http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2016/Mar/55
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q1/604
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q1/621
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1316996#c0
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1316204
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-usb&m=145813816318926&w=2
- http://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-usb/msg137797.html
- http://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-usb/msg137874.html
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=c55aee1bf0e6b6feec8b2927b43f7a09a6d5f754
- https://access.redhat.com/support/policy/updates/errata/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1316996
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1316996?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1316996 is considered significant due to the potential for kernel panic and system crash.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1316996?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1316996, update the system kernel to the latest version provided by Red Hat that addresses this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1316996?
REDHAT-BUG-1316996 affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux and the Linux Kernel that utilize the cypress_m8 driver.
What causes the issue in REDHAT-BUG-1316996?
The issue in REDHAT-BUG-1316996 is caused by a null pointer dereference in the USB device management code of the Linux kernel.
Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1316996?
Currently, there are no widely suggested workarounds for REDHAT-BUG-1316996 except for applying the kernel update when available.
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