SB2016052317 - Information exposure in Linux kernel core

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SB2016052317 - Information exposure in Linux kernel core

Published: May 23, 2016 Updated: June 20, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2016052317
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Information exposure (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4486)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to information exposure error within the rtnl_fill_vfinfo() function in net/core/rtnetlink.c. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References