CVE-2016-0758
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.40%
Last modified
CVE-2016-0758 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Integer overflow in lib/asn1_decoder.c in the Linux kernel before 4.6 allows local users to gain privileges via crafted ASN.1 data.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Integer overflow in lib/asn1_decoder.c in the Linux kernel before 4.6 allows local users to gain privileges via crafted ASN.1 data.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Hpc Node | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Hpc Node Eus | 7.2 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.2 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.2 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.7, < 3.12.60 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.13, < 3.16.36 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.17, < 3.18.54 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.19, < 4.4.21 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00044.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00052.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00054.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00003.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00008.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00009.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00014.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00015.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00016.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00017.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00018.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00019.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00020.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00021.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00022.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00023.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00026.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00044.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00055.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1033.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1051.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1055.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-10-01.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/12/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90626Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2979-4Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1300257Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00044.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00052.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00054.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00003.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00008.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00009.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00014.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00015.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00016.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00017.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00018.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00019.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00020.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00021.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00022.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00023.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00026.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00044.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00055.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1033.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1051.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1055.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-10-01.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/12/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90626Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2979-4Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1300257Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-0758?
Integer overflow in lib/asn1_decoder.c in the Linux kernel before 4.6 allows local users to gain privileges via crafted ASN.1 data.
How severe is CVE-2016-0758?
CVE-2016-0758 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0758?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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