CVE-2016-3689

CVE-2016-3689 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
• CVSS v2: 4.9
• EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Affected product: Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit
• Published: 2016-05-02
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The ims_pcu_parse_cdc_data function in drivers/input/misc/ims-pcu.c in the Linux kernel before 4.5.1 allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a USB device without both a master and a slave interface.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3689?

The ims_pcu_parse_cdc_data function in drivers/input/misc/ims-pcu.c in the Linux kernel before 4.5.1 allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a USB device without both a master and a slave interface.

How severe is CVE-2016-3689?

CVE-2016-3689 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-3689 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-3689?

CVE-2016-3689 primarily affects Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3689?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-3689 published?

CVE-2016-3689 was published on 2016-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=a0ad220c96692eda76b2e3fd7279f3dcd1d8a8ff
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00060.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00054.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00056.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00005.html
• http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.5.1
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/30/6
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035441
• http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2968-1
• http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2968-2
• http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2970-1
• http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2971-1
• http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2971-2
• http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2971-3
• http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3000-1
• https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=971628
• https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1320060
• https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/a0ad220c96692eda76b2e3fd7279f3dcd1d8a8ff

Affected products (13)

• cpe:2.3:a:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_software_development_kit:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_software_development_kit:12.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_desktop:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_desktop:12.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_live_patching:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_module_for_public_cloud:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_real_time_extension:12.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_server:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_server:12.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_workstation_extension:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_workstation_extension:12.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*

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