CVE-2016-2847
UnknownEPSS 0.56%
Last modified
CVE-2016-2847 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. fs/pipe.c in the Linux kernel before 4.5 does not limit the amount of unread data in pipes, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by creating many pipes with non-default sizes.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
fs/pipe.c in the Linux kernel before 4.5 does not limit the amount of unread data in pipes, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by creating many pipes with non-default sizes.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.4.8 | — |
| Novell | Suse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | 11.0 | Sp4 |
| Novell | Suse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | 12.0 | — |
| Novell | Suse Linux Enterprise Debuginfo | 11.0 | Sp4 |
| Novell | Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop | 12.0 | — |
| Novell | Suse Linux Enterprise Live Patching | 12.0 | — |
| Novell | Suse Linux Enterprise Module For Public Cloud | 12.0 | — |
| Novell | Suse Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension | 11.0 | Sp4 |
| Novell | Suse Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension | 12.0 | Sp1 |
| Novell | Suse Linux Enterprise Server | 11.0 | Extra |
| Novell | Suse Linux Enterprise Server | 12.0 | — |
| Novell | Suse Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension | 12.0 | — |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00052.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00054.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00056.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00059.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00000.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1313428Issue Tracking
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00052.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00054.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00056.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00059.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00000.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1313428Issue Tracking
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-2847?
fs/pipe.c in the Linux kernel before 4.5 does not limit the amount of unread data in pipes, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by creating many pipes with non-default sizes.
How severe is CVE-2016-2847?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2847 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2847?
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-2016-2847?
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