CVE-2016-4482
UnknownEPSS 0.55%
Last modified
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
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 15.10 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.6 | — |
| 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 | 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 | — |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 24 | — |
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/2016-08/msg00000.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3016-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3016-2Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3016-3Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3016-4Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3017-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3017-2Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3017-3Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3018-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3018-2Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3019-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3020-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3021-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3021-2Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1332931Issue 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/2016-08/msg00000.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3016-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3016-2Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3016-3Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3016-4Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3017-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3017-2Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3017-3Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3018-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3018-2Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3019-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3020-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3021-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3021-2Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1332931Issue Tracking
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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