Linux kernel if_usb_probe DoS

The vulnerability of the ifusbprobe handler in the drivers/net/wireless/libertas/usb8xxx.ko module of the Linux kernel is related to a memory leak in the implementation. Exploiting this vulnerability can allow an attacker to cause a system failure by connecting a Marvell 8388 USB WLAN device. Thi...

PT-2018-2822

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Linux kernel affected versions not specified Description The issue is related to a memory leak in the if usb probe handler of the Linux kernel's libertas driver. An attacker can exploit this by connecting a Marvell 8388 USB WLAN device with a...