CVE-2016-2117
kernel: Kernel memory leakage to ethernet frames due to buffer overflow in ethernet drivers
Severity Score
Exploit Likelihood
Affected Versions
Public Exploits
0Exploited in Wild
-Decision
Descriptions
The atl2_probe function in drivers/net/ethernet/atheros/atlx/atl2.c in the Linux kernel through 4.5.2 incorrectly enables scatter/gather I/O, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory by reading packet data.
La función atl2_probe en drivers/net/ethernet/atheros/atlx/atl2.c en el kernel de Linux hasta la versión 4.5.2 activa incorrectamente scatter/gather I/O, lo que permite a atacantes remotos obtener información sensible de la memoria del kernel leyendo datos de paquete.
It was discovered that the atl2_probe() function in the Atheros L2 Ethernet driver in the Linux kernel incorrectly enabled scatter/gather I/O. A remote attacker could use this flaw to obtain potentially sensitive information from the kernel memory.
CVSS Scores
SSVC
- Decision:-
Timeline
- 2016-01-29 CVE Reserved
- 2016-05-02 CVE Published
- 2023-03-07 EPSS Updated
- 2024-08-05 CVE Updated
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CWE
- CWE-120: Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
- CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
CAPEC
References (21)
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| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/16/7 | Mailing List |
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| http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjul2016-3090544.html | X_refsource_confirm |
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| http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/ovmbulletinjul2016-3090546.html | X_refsource_confirm |
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| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84500 | Vdb Entry |
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Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
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| Oracle Search vendor "Oracle" | Vm Server Search vendor "Oracle" for product "Vm Server" | 3.3 Search vendor "Oracle" for product "Vm Server" and version "3.3" | - |
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| Oracle Search vendor "Oracle" | Vm Server Search vendor "Oracle" for product "Vm Server" | 3.4 Search vendor "Oracle" for product "Vm Server" and version "3.4" | - |
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| Canonical Search vendor "Canonical" | Ubuntu Linux Search vendor "Canonical" for product "Ubuntu Linux" | 12.04 Search vendor "Canonical" for product "Ubuntu Linux" and version "12.04" | lts |
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| Canonical Search vendor "Canonical" | Ubuntu Linux Search vendor "Canonical" for product "Ubuntu Linux" | 14.04 Search vendor "Canonical" for product "Ubuntu Linux" and version "14.04" | lts |
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| Canonical Search vendor "Canonical" | Ubuntu Linux Search vendor "Canonical" for product "Ubuntu Linux" | 15.10 Search vendor "Canonical" for product "Ubuntu Linux" and version "15.10" | - |
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| Canonical Search vendor "Canonical" | Ubuntu Linux Search vendor "Canonical" for product "Ubuntu Linux" | 16.04 Search vendor "Canonical" for product "Ubuntu Linux" and version "16.04" | lts |
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| Linux Search vendor "Linux" | Linux Kernel Search vendor "Linux" for product "Linux Kernel" | <= 4.5.2 Search vendor "Linux" for product "Linux Kernel" and version " <= 4.5.2" | - |
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