Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 23 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension | 11 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Debuginfo | 11 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 11 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 |
| Suse | Suse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | 11 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension | 12 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 12 |
| Suse | Opensuse Leap | 42.1 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.6.3 |
| Suse | Suse Linux Enterprise Server | 12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=4116dePatch
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00044.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00052.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00054.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00007.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00044.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00055.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3607
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/03/5Mailing ListTechnical Description
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91021
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041895
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3070-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3070-2
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5244?
CVE-2016-5244 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). 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 ke...
How severe is CVE-2016-5244?
CVE-2016-5244 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5244?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fedoraproject Fedora, Suse Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension, Suse Linux Enterprise Debuginfo, Suse Linux Enterprise Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux.