CVE-2016-2187: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-2187: The gtco_probe function in drivers/input/tablet/gtco.c in the Linux kernel through 4.5.2 allows physically...

The gtco_probe function in drivers/input/tablet/gtco.c in the Linux kernel through 4.5.2 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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 23:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-2187 is a Linux kernel crash issue triggered by a malicious or malformed USB tablet device descriptor. An attacker must be physically near the system and able to connect a crafted USB device. The business impact is availability loss, not confirmed data theft or remote takeover. Exposure is most relevant to Linux desktops, kiosks, workstations, lab systems, or servers where untrusted users can attach USB devices and the GTCO tablet driver is present. Remote-only systems without physical USB access are less exposed based on the provided evidence. Prioritize patching during normal Linux kernel maintenance, with faster handling for shared or physically accessible systems. This is not evidenced as internet-exploitable, but it can still cause disruptive crashes where USB access is not controlled. Mitigation focus: Apply vendor kernel updates from the relevant Linux distribution advisory.; Confirm the upstream fix or downstream backport is present in deployed kernels.; Restrict access to exposed USB ports on sensitive systems..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 14:44 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 2, 2016, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/162f98dea487206d9ab79fc12ed64700667a894dCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1317017CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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