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CVE-2016-4482

UnknownEPSS 0.55%

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CVE-2016-4482 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The proc_connectinfo function in drivers/usb/core/devio.c in the Linux kernel through 4.6 does not initialize a certain data structure, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory via a crafted USBDEVFS_CONNECTINFO ioctl call.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The proc_connectinfo function in drivers/usb/core/devio.c in the Linux kernel through 4.6 does not initialize a certain data structure, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory via a crafted USBDEVFS_CONNECTINFO ioctl call.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.55%

41.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04—
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04—
CanonicalUbuntu Linux15.10—
CanonicalUbuntu Linux16.04—
LinuxLinux Kernel<= 4.6—
NovellSuse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit11.0Sp4
NovellSuse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit12.0—
NovellSuse Linux Enterprise Debuginfo11.0Sp4
NovellSuse Linux Enterprise Desktop12.0—
NovellSuse Linux Enterprise Live Patching12.0—
NovellSuse Linux Enterprise Module For Public Cloud12.0—
NovellSuse Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension12.0Sp1
NovellSuse Linux Enterprise Server11.0Extra
NovellSuse Linux Enterprise Server12.0—
NovellSuse Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension12.0—
FedoraprojectFedora24—

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4482?
The proc_connectinfo function in drivers/usb/core/devio.c in the Linux kernel through 4.6 does not initialize a certain data structure, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory via a crafted USBDEVFS_CONNECTINFO ioctl call.
How severe is CVE-2016-4482?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4482 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4482?
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