CVE-2015-7566 | Linux Kernel up to 4.4.1 visor.c clie_5_attach null pointer dereference (USN-2929-1 / EDB-39540)
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 4.4.1. Affected is the function clie_5_attach of the file drivers/usb/serial/visor.c. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2015-7566. An attack has to be approached locally. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.