SB2016062713 - Information exposure in Linux kernel rds

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SB2016062713 - Information exposure in Linux kernel rds

Published: June 27, 2016

Security Bulletin ID SB2016062713
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote 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-2016-5244)

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

The vulnerability exists due to information exposure error within the rds_inc_info_copy() function in net/rds/recv.c. A remote non-authenticated attacker can gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References