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CVE-2016-5244

UnknownEPSS 5.57%

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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

EPSS Probability
5.57%

91.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
FedoraprojectFedora23—
SuseLinux Enterprise Real Time Extension11Sp4
FedoraprojectFedora24—
SuseLinux Enterprise Debuginfo11Sp4
SuseLinux Enterprise Real Time Extension12Sp1
SuseLinux Enterprise Server11Extra
RedhatEnterprise Linux6.0—
SuseSuse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit11Sp4
SuseLinux Enterprise Workstation Extension12—
RedhatEnterprise Linux5—
SuseLinux Enterprise Desktop12—
SuseOpensuse Leap42.1—
SuseSuse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit12—
FedoraprojectFedora22—
LinuxLinux Kernel<= 4.6.3—
SuseSuse Linux Enterprise Server12—

References

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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Source: NVD / NIST