CVE-2007-3513

4.9 MEDIUM 0.4% exploit odds No fix listed

What it is

The lcd_write function in drivers/usb/misc/usblcd.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.22-rc7 does not limit the amount of memory used by a caller, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption).

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in. High risk of service disruption.
Exploit odds: 0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: No patch or advisory is linked yet. Look at mitigations or restrict exposure.

Timeline

2007-07-03 10:30 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 22:42 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.4% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 4.9 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: none linked yet, which raises it.

Details

Published: 2007-07-03 10:30 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 22:42 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.4% · EPSS, next 30 days
Record status: Modified

Affected

Linux Kernel ≤ 2.6.22

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 4.9

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: None
Availability: Complete

Raw vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

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References

NVD record · CVE.org record