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CVE-2015-7566

UnknownEPSS 1.84%

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CVE-2015-7566 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The clie_5_attach function in drivers/usb/serial/visor.c in the Linux kernel through 4.4.1 allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact by inserting a USB device that lacks a bulk-out endpoint.. EPSS estimates a 1.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The clie_5_attach function in drivers/usb/serial/visor.c in the Linux kernel through 4.4.1 allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact by inserting a USB device that lacks a bulk-out endpoint.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.84%

76.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
NovellSuse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit11Sp4
NovellSuse Linux Enterprise Debuginfo11Sp4
NovellSuse Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension11Sp4
NovellSuse Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension12Sp1
NovellSuse Linux Enterprise Server11Extra
LinuxLinux Kernel<= 4.4.1—

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-7566?
The clie_5_attach function in drivers/usb/serial/visor.c in the Linux kernel through 4.4.1 allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact by inserting a USB device that lacks a bulk-out endpoint.
How severe is CVE-2015-7566?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-7566 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7566?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST