CVE-2016-8660
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CVE-2016-8660 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The XFS subsystem in the Linux kernel through 4.8.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (fdatasync failure and system hang) by using the vfs syscall group in the trinity program, related to a "page lock order bug in the XFS seek hole/data implementation.". EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The XFS subsystem in the Linux kernel through 4.8.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (fdatasync failure and system hang) by using the vfs syscall group in the trinity program, related to a "page lock order bug in the XFS seek hole/data implementation."
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.8.2 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1384851Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1384851Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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