CVE-2016-7915

Name: CVE-2016-7915
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-11-16T05:59:09.923+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7915 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The hid_input_field function in drivers/hid/hid-core.c in the Linux kernel before 4.6 allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) by connecting a device, as demonstrated by a Logitech DJ receiver.. EPSS estimates a 1.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The hid_input_field function in drivers/hid/hid-core.c in the Linux kernel before 4.6 allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) by connecting a device, as demonstrated by a Logitech DJ receiver.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.74%

74.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	<= 4.5.7

References

http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=50220dead1650609206efe91f0cc116132d59b3fIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2574.html
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94138Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/50220dead1650609206efe91f0cc116132d59b3fIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=50220dead1650609206efe91f0cc116132d59b3fIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2574.html
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94138Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/50220dead1650609206efe91f0cc116132d59b3fIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 16, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7915?

How severe is CVE-2016-7915?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7915 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7915?

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