CVE-2016-10905
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.58%
Last modified
CVE-2016-10905 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in fs/gfs2/rgrp.c in the Linux kernel before 4.8. A use-after-free is caused by the functions gfs2_clear_rgrpd and read_rindex_entry.. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in fs/gfs2/rgrp.c in the Linux kernel before 4.8. A use-after-free is caused by the functions gfs2_clear_rgrpd and read_rindex_entry.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 4.8 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.4, < 3.16.74 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.17, < 4.4.191 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.5, < 4.8 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154951/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0058-1.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155212/Slackware-Security-Advisory-Slackware-14.2-kernel-Updates.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00025.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Nov/11Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K31332013Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4145-1/VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154951/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0058-1.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155212/Slackware-Security-Advisory-Slackware-14.2-kernel-Updates.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00025.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Nov/11Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K31332013Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4145-1/VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-10905?
An issue was discovered in fs/gfs2/rgrp.c in the Linux kernel before 4.8. A use-after-free is caused by the functions gfs2_clear_rgrpd and read_rindex_entry.
How severe is CVE-2016-10905?
CVE-2016-10905 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10905?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2016-10905?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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