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 all
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- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Not listed in CISA KEV
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
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.
Timeline
- CVE published
- Record last updated
Affected versions
- n/a n/a
Version range not reported
References 24
GitHub · torvalds/linux
lists.opensuse.org
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00054.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00007.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00055.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00044.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00052.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00044.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00000.html