Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-5244
The rds_inc_info_copy function in net/rds/recv.c in the Linux kernel through 4.6.3 does not initialize a certain structure member, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory by reading an RDS message.
Vulnerability category: Information leak
Products affected by CVE-2016-5244
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_desktop:12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_server:11:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_server:11:extra:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_software_development_kit:11:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_software_development_kit:12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server:12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_workstation_extension:12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:linux_enterprise_debuginfo:11:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_real_time_extension:11:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_real_time_extension:12:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:opensuse_leap:42.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Threat overview for CVE-2016-5244
Top countries where our scanners detected CVE-2016-5244
Top open port discovered on systems with this issue
80
IPs affected by CVE-2016-5244 53,389
Threat actors abusing to this issue?
Yes
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-5244
0.47%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 72 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-5244
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
10.0
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2.9
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NIST | |
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7.5
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
3.9
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3.6
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-5244
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The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-5244
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3072-1
USN-3072-1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security notices
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3071-1
USN-3071-1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security notices
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3072-2
USN-3072-2: Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security notices
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http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html
CPU Oct 2018
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3070-1
USN-3070-1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security notices
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00052.html
[security-announce] SUSE-SU-2016:1672-1: important: Security update forMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3070-4
USN-3070-4: Linux kernel (Xenial HWE) vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security notices
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00054.html
[security-announce] SUSE-SU-2016:1690-1: important: Security update forMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3071-2
USN-3071-2: Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security notices
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3070-2
USN-3070-2: Linux kernel (Raspberry Pi 2) vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security notices
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00000.html
[security-announce] SUSE-SU-2016:1937-1: important: Security update forMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00044.html
[security-announce] openSUSE-SU-2016:1641-1: important: Security update
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https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/4116def2337991b39919f3b448326e21c40e0dbb
rds: fix an infoleak in rds_inc_info_copy · torvalds/linux@4116def · GitHubPatch
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91021
Linux Kernel 'net/rds/recv.c' Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3070-3
USN-3070-3: Linux kernel (Qualcomm Snapdragon) vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security notices
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1343337
1343337 – (CVE-2016-5244) CVE-2016-5244 kernel: Information leak in rds_inc_info_copyIssue Tracking
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00044.html
[security-announce] SUSE-SU-2016:2105-1: important: Security update for
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00007.html
[security-announce] SUSE-SU-2016:1985-1: important: Security update for
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https://patchwork.ozlabs.org/patch/629110/
rds: fix an infoleak in rds_inc_info_copy - PatchworkPatch
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041895
Solaris Kernel Multiple Bugs Let Remote and Local Users Access Data, Modify Data, and Deny Service on the Target System - SecurityTracker
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00055.html
[security-announce] openSUSE-SU-2016:2184-1: important: Security update
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http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=4116def2337991b39919f3b448326e21c40e0dbb
kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git - Linux kernel source treePatch
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http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3607
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-3607-1 linux
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/03/5
oss-security - Re: CVE Request: rds: fix an infoleak in rds_inc_info_copyMailing List;Technical Description
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