CVE-2016-3140 | Linux Kernel up to 4.5.0 USB Descriptor digi_acceleport.c digi_port_init null pointer dereference (FEDORA-2016-81fd1b03aa / EDB-39537)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 4.5.0 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function digi_port_init of the file drivers/usb/serial/digi_acceleport.c of the component USB Descriptor Handler. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-3140. Local access is required to approach this attack. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.