CVE-2016-7118 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

fs/fcntl.c in the "aufs 3.2.x+setfl-debian" patch in the linux-image package 3.2.0-4 (kernel 3.2.81-1) in Debian wheezy mishandles F_SETFL fcntl calls on directories, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) via standard filesystem operations, as demonstrated by scp from an AUFS filesystem.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-476

References

http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q3/395
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/31/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92697
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q3/395
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/31/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92697

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-7118?

CVE-2016-7118 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). fs/fcntl.c in the "aufs 3.2.x+setfl-debian" patch in the linux-image package 3.2.0-4 (kernel 3.2.81-1) in Debian wheezy mishandles F_SETFL fcntl calls on directories, which allows local users to cause...

How severe is CVE-2016-7118?

CVE-2016-7118 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-2016-7118?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux.