Vulnerability Description
The start_thread function in arch/powerpc/kernel/process.c in the Linux kernel through 4.6.3 on powerpc platforms mishandles transactional state, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (invalid process state or TM Bad Thing exception, and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact by starting and suspending a transaction before an exec system call.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.9, < 3.10.103 |
| Novell | Suse Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension | 12 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00044.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00055.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2574.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3616Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/25/7Mailing ListRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91415Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3070-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3070-2Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3070-3Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3070-4Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3071-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3071-2Third Party Advisory
- https://patchwork.ozlabs.org/patch/636776/PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5828?
CVE-2016-5828 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The start_thread function in arch/powerpc/kernel/process.c in the Linux kernel through 4.6.3 on powerpc platforms mishandles transactional state, which allows local users to cause a denial of service ...
How severe is CVE-2016-5828?
CVE-2016-5828 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5828?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension, Debian Debian Linux, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.