Denial of Service Vulnerability in Linux Kernel Affecting Various Distributions
CVE-2016-2188

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Key Information:

Vendor: Novell
Status: Suse Linux Enterprise Module For Public Cloud; Suse Linux Enterprise Server; Suse Linux Enterprise Live Patching; Suse Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension
Vendor: CVE Published:; 2 May 2016

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2016-2188?

The iowarrior_probe function in the Linux kernel prior to version 4.5.1 is susceptible to a denial of service attack. This vulnerability allows an attacker with physical access to cause a system crash through a NULL pointer dereference resulting from a crafted endpoints value in a USB device descriptor. Such exploits could lead to significant disruptions in services for affected systems, especially in environments where physical access to devices is less controlled.

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Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2016-2188 - Proof of Concept