CVE-2016-5244
UnknownEPSS 5.57%
Last modified
CVE-2016-5244 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The rds_inc_info_copy function in net/rds/recv.c in the Linux kernel through 4.6.3 does not initialize a certain structure member, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory by reading an RDS message.. EPSS estimates a 5.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The rds_inc_info_copy function in net/rds/recv.c in the Linux kernel through 4.6.3 does not initialize a certain structure member, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory by reading an RDS message.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 23 | — |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension | 11 | Sp4 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 24 | — |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Debuginfo | 11 | Sp4 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension | 12 | Sp1 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 11 | Extra |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 | — |
| Suse | Suse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | 11 | Sp4 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension | 12 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 5 | — |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 12 | — |
| Suse | Opensuse Leap | 42.1 | — |
| Suse | Suse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | 12 | — |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 22 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.6.3 | — |
| Suse | Suse Linux Enterprise Server | 12 | — |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00052.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00054.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/03/5Mailing List, Technical Description
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1343337Issue Tracking
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00052.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00054.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/03/5Mailing List, Technical Description
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1343337Issue Tracking
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-5244?
The rds_inc_info_copy function in net/rds/recv.c in the Linux kernel through 4.6.3 does not initialize a certain structure member, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory by reading an RDS message.
How severe is CVE-2016-5244?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5244 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5244?
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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