CVE-2016-6327
UnknownEPSS 0.39%
Last modified
CVE-2016-6327 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. drivers/infiniband/ulp/srpt/ib_srpt.c in the Linux kernel before 4.5.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) by using an ABORT_TASK command to abort a device write operation.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
drivers/infiniband/ulp/srpt/ib_srpt.c in the Linux kernel before 4.5.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) by using an ABORT_TASK command to abort a device write operation.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.5.0 |
References
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.5.1Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/19/5Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1354525Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/51093254bf879bc9ce96590400a87897c7498463Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.5.1Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/19/5Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1354525Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/51093254bf879bc9ce96590400a87897c7498463Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-6327?
drivers/infiniband/ulp/srpt/ib_srpt.c in the Linux kernel before 4.5.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) by using an ABORT_TASK command to abort a device write operation.
How severe is CVE-2016-6327?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6327 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6327?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2016-6327?
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