Vulnerability Description
The hid_input_field function in drivers/hid/hid-core.c in the Linux kernel before 4.6 allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) by connecting a device, as demonstrated by a Logitech DJ receiver.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.5.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=50220dIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2574.html
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94138Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/50220dead1650609206efe91f0cc116132d59b3Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=50220dIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2574.html
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94138Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/50220dead1650609206efe91f0cc116132d59b3Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7915?
CVE-2016-7915 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The hid_input_field function in drivers/hid/hid-core.c in the Linux kernel before 4.6 allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory or cause a denial of serv...
How severe is CVE-2016-7915?
CVE-2016-7915 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-2016-7915?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.