Vulnerability Description
The tipc_nl_compat_link_dump function in net/tipc/netlink_compat.c in the Linux kernel through 4.6.3 does not properly copy a certain string, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory by reading a Netlink message.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.6.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=5d2be1Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3607
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/03/4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91334
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3049-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3050-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3051-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3052-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3053-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3054-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3055-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3056-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3057-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1343335
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/5d2be1422e02ccd697ccfcd45c85b4a26e6178eVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5243?
CVE-2016-5243 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The tipc_nl_compat_link_dump function in net/tipc/netlink_compat.c in the Linux kernel through 4.6.3 does not properly copy a certain string, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information f...
How severe is CVE-2016-5243?
CVE-2016-5243 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5243?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.