CVE-2016-3140: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-3140: The digi_port_init function in drivers/usb/serial/digi_acceleport.c in the Linux kernel before 4.5.1 allows...

The digi_port_init function in drivers/usb/serial/digi_acceleport.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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 23:47 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-3140 is a Linux kernel crash bug in the Digi AccelePort USB serial driver. A person with physical access could connect a specially crafted USB device and crash the system. This is primarily an availability risk, not a remote takeover issue based on the provided sources. Exposure is most relevant for Linux systems with the Digi AccelePort USB serial driver present and physically accessible USB ports. Servers in controlled facilities are less exposed than workstations, kiosks, labs, or field devices where untrusted people can attach USB hardware. Treat as a targeted availability issue. Patch through normal kernel maintenance, with higher priority for physically exposed Linux endpoints, kiosks, industrial workstations, and shared lab systems. It is not supported by the sources as a remote compromise or active exploitation emergency. Mitigation focus: Apply vendor kernel updates from Ubuntu, SUSE, Debian, or other applicable Linux distributors.; Ensure kernels include the upstream fix or a vendor backport for CVE-2016-3140.; Restrict physical access to USB ports on sensitive Linux systems..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 19:21 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://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1316995CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/5a07975ad0a36708c6b0a5b9fea1ff811d0b0c1fCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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