CVE-2016-9084
UnknownEPSS 0.38%
Last modified
CVE-2016-9084 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. drivers/vfio/pci/vfio_pci_intrs.c in the Linux kernel through 4.8.11 misuses the kzalloc function, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (integer overflow) or have unspecified other impact by leveraging access to a vfio PCI device file.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
drivers/vfio/pci/vfio_pci_intrs.c in the Linux kernel through 4.8.11 misuses the kzalloc function, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (integer overflow) or have unspecified other impact by leveraging access to a vfio PCI device file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.8.11 |
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=05692d7005a364add85c6e25a6c4447ce08f913aIssue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/26/11Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1389259Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/05692d7005a364add85c6e25a6c4447ce08f913aIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=05692d7005a364add85c6e25a6c4447ce08f913aIssue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/26/11Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1389259Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/05692d7005a364add85c6e25a6c4447ce08f913aIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-9084?
drivers/vfio/pci/vfio_pci_intrs.c in the Linux kernel through 4.8.11 misuses the kzalloc function, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (integer overflow) or have unspecified other impact by leveraging access to a vfio PCI device file.
How severe is CVE-2016-9084?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9084 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9084?
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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