SB2016052319 - Information exposure in Linux kernel usb core driver

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SB2016052319 - Information exposure in Linux kernel usb core driver

Published: May 23, 2016

Security Bulletin ID SB2016052319
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-2016-4482)

The vulnerability allows a local non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to information exposure error within the proc_getdriver() function in drivers/usb/core/devio.c. A local non-authenticated attacker can gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References