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CVE-2016-2384

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: April 27, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

4.6

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Double free vulnerability in the snd_usbmidi_create function in sound/usb/midi.c in the Linux kernel before 4.5 allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors involving an invalid USB descriptor.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-2384 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 4.6.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2016-2384. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorPhysical

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityNone

IntegrityNone

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

Linux1 product(s)

linux kernel

novell1 product(s)

suse linux enterprise real time extension

Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists

Offensive Security exploit database

GitHub PoC Search

Community PoC repositories

Rapid7 / Metasploit

Metasploit module search

Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=07d86ca93db7e5cdf4743564d98292042ec21af7

PATCHhttps://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/07d86ca93db7e5cdf4743564d98292042ec21af7

PATCHhttp://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=07d86ca93db7e5cdf4743564d98292042ec21af7

PATCHhttps://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/07d86ca93db7e5cdf4743564d98292042ec21af7

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00005.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00005.html

All References (76)

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http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=07d86ca93db7e5cdf4743564d98292042ec21af7Patch · Vendor Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00094.html

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00015.html

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00019.html

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00025.html

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00026.html

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00027.html

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00028.html

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00029.html

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00030.html

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00031.html

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00032.html

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00033.html

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00034.html

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00036.html

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2016-2384

CVSS Score4.6 / 10

SeverityMEDIUM

WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other

CISA KEVNo

ExploitPOC

Affected2 vendor(s)

PublishedApr 27, 2016

Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2016-2384 in threat intel feeds
→Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts

Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.

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