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.
Justin Yackoski discovered that the Atheros L2 Ethernet Driver in the Linux kernel incorrectly enables scatter/gather I/O. A remote attacker could use this to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel memory. Jann Horn discovered that eCryptfs improperly attempted to use the mmap() handler of a lower filesystem that did not implement one, causing a recursive page fault to occur. A local unprivileged attacker could use to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code with administrative privileges. Various other issues were also addressed.
CVSS Scores
SSVC
- Decision:-
Timeline
- 2016-01-29 CVE Reserved
- 2016-05-02 CVE Published
- 2024-08-05 CVE Updated
- 2025-03-30 EPSS 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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| 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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