CVE-2016-3695
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CVE-2016-3695 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The einj_error_inject function in drivers/acpi/apei/einj.c in the Linux kernel allows local users to simulate hardware errors and consequently cause a denial of service by leveraging failure to disable APEI error injection through EINJ when securelevel is set.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The einj_error_inject function in drivers/acpi/apei/einj.c in the Linux kernel allows local users to simulate hardware errors and consequently cause a denial of service by leveraging failure to disable APEI error injection through EINJ when securelevel is set.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | All versions |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 7.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102327Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1322755Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/mjg59/linux/commit/d7a6be58edc01b1c66ecd8fcc91236bfbce0a420Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102327Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1322755Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/mjg59/linux/commit/d7a6be58edc01b1c66ecd8fcc91236bfbce0a420Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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