CVE-2016-9756
UnknownEPSS 0.44%
Last modified
CVE-2016-9756 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. arch/x86/kvm/emulate.c in the Linux kernel before 4.8.12 does not properly initialize Code Segment (CS) in certain error cases, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory via a crafted application.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
arch/x86/kvm/emulate.c in the Linux kernel before 4.8.12 does not properly initialize Code Segment (CS) in certain error cases, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory via a crafted application.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.8.11 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/01/1Mailing List, Patch
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1400468Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/2117d5398c81554fbf803f5fd1dc55eb78216c0cPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/01/1Mailing List, Patch
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1400468Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/2117d5398c81554fbf803f5fd1dc55eb78216c0cPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-9756?
arch/x86/kvm/emulate.c in the Linux kernel before 4.8.12 does not properly initialize Code Segment (CS) in certain error cases, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory via a crafted application.
How severe is CVE-2016-9756?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9756 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9756?
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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