CVE-2016-2186
The powermate_probe function in drivers/input/misc/powermate.c in the Linux kernel before 4.5.1 allows physically proximate attackers to cau
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- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Not listed in CISA KEV
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
The powermate_probe function in drivers/input/misc/powermate.c in the Linux kernel before 4.5.1 allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) via a crafted endpoints value in a USB device descriptor.
Timeline
- CVE published
- Record last updated
Affected versions
- n/a n/a
Version range not reported
References 24
ubuntu.com
lists.opensuse.org
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00054.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00056.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00005.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00059.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00052.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00060.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00038.html