Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel before 4.9.6, there is an off by one in the drivers/mtd/spi-nor/cadence-quadspi.c cqspi_setup_flash() function. There are CQSPI_MAX_CHIPSELECT elements in the ->f_pdata array so the ">" should be ">=" instead.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.8, < 4.9.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=193e8PatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/193e87143c290ec16838f5368adc0e0bc94eb93PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.9.6Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K24444495Third Party Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K24444495?utm_source=f5support&%3Butm_medi
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=193e8PatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/193e87143c290ec16838f5368adc0e0bc94eb93PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.9.6Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K24444495Third Party Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K24444495?utm_source=f5support&%3Butm_medi
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10764?
CVE-2016-10764 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In the Linux kernel before 4.9.6, there is an off by one in the drivers/mtd/spi-nor/cadence-quadspi.c cqspi_setup_flash() function. There are CQSPI_MAX_CHIPSELECT elements in the ->f_pdata array so th...
How severe is CVE-2016-10764?
CVE-2016-10764 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10764?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.