MEDIUM
CVE-2015-7833
CWE-17Published: October 19, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.9
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The usbvision driver in the Linux kernel package 3.10.0-123.20.1.el7 through 3.10.0-229.14.1.el7 in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7.1 allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via a nonzero bInterfaceNumber value in a USB device descriptor.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2015-7833 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (42)
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00000.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536629Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2015-7833
CVSS Score4.9 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-17
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 19, 2015
Related CVEs (CWE-17)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2015-7833 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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