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CVE-2016-4565

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.48%

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CVE-2016-4565 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The InfiniBand (aka IB) stack in the Linux kernel before 4.5.3 incorrectly relies on the write system call, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel memory write operation) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a uAPI interface.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The InfiniBand (aka IB) stack in the Linux kernel before 4.5.3 incorrectly relies on the write system call, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel memory write operation) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a uAPI interface.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.48%

37.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel< 3.2.81
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.3, < 3.10.103
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.11, < 3.12.61
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.13, < 3.14.76
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.15, < 3.16.36
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.17, < 3.18.34
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.19, < 4.1.25
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 4.2, < 4.4.9
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 4.5, < 4.5.3
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux15.10
CanonicalUbuntu Linux16.04
DebianDebian Linux8.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4565?
The InfiniBand (aka IB) stack in the Linux kernel before 4.5.3 incorrectly relies on the write system call, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel memory write operation) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a uAPI interface.
How severe is CVE-2016-4565?
CVE-2016-4565 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4565?
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