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CVE-2016-2117

UnknownEPSS 6.27%

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CVE-2016-2117 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The atl2_probe function in drivers/net/ethernet/atheros/atlx/atl2.c in the Linux kernel through 4.5.2 incorrectly enables scatter/gather I/O, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory by reading packet data.. EPSS estimates a 6.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The atl2_probe function in drivers/net/ethernet/atheros/atlx/atl2.c in the Linux kernel through 4.5.2 incorrectly enables scatter/gather I/O, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory by reading packet data.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.27%

92.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OracleVm Server3.3
OracleVm Server3.4
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux15.10
CanonicalUbuntu Linux16.04
LinuxLinux Kernel<= 4.5.2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2117?
The atl2_probe function in drivers/net/ethernet/atheros/atlx/atl2.c in the Linux kernel through 4.5.2 incorrectly enables scatter/gather I/O, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory by reading packet data.
How severe is CVE-2016-2117?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2117 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2117?
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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Source: NVD / NIST