Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-2546

sound/core/timer.c in the Linux kernel before 4.4.1 uses an incorrect type of mutex, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (race condition, use-after-free, and system crash) via a crafted ioctl call.
Published 2016-04-27 17:59:16
Updated 2017-09-07 01:29:02
Source MITRE
View at NVD,   CVE.org
Vulnerability category: Memory CorruptionDenial of service

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-2546

EPSS FAQ
0.18%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History
~ 55 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2016-2546

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source First Seen
4.7
 MEDIUM AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
3.4
6.9
 NIST
5.1
 MEDIUM CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
1.4
3.6
 NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2016-2546

References for CVE-2016-2546

Products affected by CVE-2016-2546

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