Vulnerability Description
The cgroup offline implementation in the Linux kernel through 4.8.11 mishandles certain drain operations, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system hang) by leveraging access to a container environment for executing a crafted application, as demonstrated by trinity.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.8.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=93362f
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3791
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/05/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94129Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1392439Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/93362fa47fe98b62e4a34ab408c4a418432e793
- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpe
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=93362f
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3791
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/05/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94129Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1392439Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/93362fa47fe98b62e4a34ab408c4a418432e793
- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpe
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-9191?
CVE-2016-9191 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The cgroup offline implementation in the Linux kernel through 4.8.11 mishandles certain drain operations, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system hang) by leveraging access to a ...
How severe is CVE-2016-9191?
CVE-2016-9191 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-2016-9191?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.