Vulnerability Description
Race condition in the get_task_ioprio function in block/ioprio.c in the Linux kernel before 4.6.6 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via a crafted ioprio_get system call.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.2.85 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=8ba868Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.6.6Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94135Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/8ba8682107ee2ca3347354e018865d8e1967c5fIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=8ba868Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.6.6Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94135Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/8ba8682107ee2ca3347354e018865d8e1967c5fIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7911?
CVE-2016-7911 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Race condition in the get_task_ioprio function in block/ioprio.c in the Linux kernel before 4.6.6 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via a crafted iopr...
How severe is CVE-2016-7911?
CVE-2016-7911 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-2016-7911?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.