SB2016042709 - Improper locking in Linux kernel core

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SB2016042709 - Improper locking in Linux kernel core

Published: April 27, 2016

Security Bulletin ID SB2016042709
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper locking (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-2549)

The vulnerability allows a local non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the snd_hrtimer_start() and snd_hrtimer_stop() functions in sound/core/hrtimer.c. A local non-authenticated attacker can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References