CVE-2016-7118
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CVE-2016-7118 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. fs/fcntl.c in the "aufs 3.2.x+setfl-debian" patch in the linux-image package 3.2.0-4 (kernel 3.2.81-1) in Debian wheezy mishandles F_SETFL fcntl calls on directories, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) via standard filesystem operations, as demonstrated by scp from an AUFS filesystem.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
fs/fcntl.c in the "aufs 3.2.x+setfl-debian" patch in the linux-image package 3.2.0-4 (kernel 3.2.81-1) in Debian wheezy mishandles F_SETFL fcntl calls on directories, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) via standard filesystem operations, as demonstrated by scp from an AUFS filesystem.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/31/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/31/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
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