Also, it's worthy to note, that after disabling the HDMI kernel module as recommended as workaround, Pulse no longer crashes, and I can successfully use my Creative SB card again -- /not/ using HDMI audio on the Graphics Card.
Also, it's worthy to note, that after disabling the HDMI kernel module as recommended as workaround, Pulse no longer crashes, and I can successfully use my Creative SB card again -- /not/ using HDMI audio on the Graphics Card.