CVE-2015-7566

What it is

The clie_5_attach function in drivers/usb/serial/visor.c in the Linux kernel through 4.4.1 allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact by inserting a USB device that lacks a bulk-out endpoint.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited with physical access without logging in. High risk of service disruption.

Exploit odds

1.8% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2016-02-08 03:59 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 00:32 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 1.8% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 4.6 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2016-02-08 03:59 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 00:32 UTC

Exploit probability

1.8% · EPSS, next 30 days

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 11
• Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Debuginfo 11
• Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension 11
• Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension 12
• Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Server 11
• Linux Kernel ≤ 4.4.1

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 4.6

Attack vector

Physical

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

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