CVE-2016-3695

Name: CVE-2016-3695
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-29T15:29:00.58+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

EPSS Probability

0.51%

39.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

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: Dec 29, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3695?

How severe is CVE-2016-3695?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3695 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3695?

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