SB2016042715 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel core

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SB2016042715 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel core

Published: April 27, 2016

Security Bulletin ID SB2016042715
Severity
Low
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 input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-2548)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation error within the snd_timer_check_master(), snd_timer_close(), snd_timer_start_slave() and _snd_timer_stop() functions in sound/core/timer.c. A local non-authenticated attacker can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References