Vulnerability Description
The ext4_fill_super function in fs/ext4/super.c in the Linux kernel through 4.9.8 does not properly validate meta block groups, which allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and system crash) via a crafted ext4 image.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.9.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=3a4b77Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Nov/75Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/05/3Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94354
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1297
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1298
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1308
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1395190Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/3a4b77cd47bb837b8557595ec7425f281f2ca1fIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00004.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3754-1/
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=3a4b77Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Nov/75Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/05/3Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94354
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10208?
CVE-2016-10208 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The ext4_fill_super function in fs/ext4/super.c in the Linux kernel through 4.9.8 does not properly validate meta block groups, which allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service...
How severe is CVE-2016-10208?
CVE-2016-10208 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10208?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.