Vulnerability Description
fs/pipe.c in the Linux kernel before 4.5 does not limit the amount of unread data in pipes, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by creating many pipes with non-default sizes.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.4.8 |
| Novell | Suse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | 11.0 |
| Novell | Suse Linux Enterprise Debuginfo | 11.0 |
| Novell | Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop | 12.0 |
| Novell | Suse Linux Enterprise Live Patching | 12.0 |
| Novell | Suse Linux Enterprise Module For Public Cloud | 12.0 |
| Novell | Suse Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension | 11.0 |
| Novell | Suse Linux Enterprise Server | 11.0 |
| Novell | Suse Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension | 12.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=759c01PatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00060.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00052.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00054.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00056.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00059.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00000.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00038.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2574.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2584.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0217.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3503
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/01/3Patch
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjul2016-3090544.h
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/ovmbulletinoct2016-3090547.htm
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-2847?
CVE-2016-2847 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). fs/pipe.c in the Linux kernel before 4.5 does not limit the amount of unread data in pipes, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by creating many pipes with non-d...
How severe is CVE-2016-2847?
CVE-2016-2847 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-2847?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit, Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Debuginfo, Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop, Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Live Patching.