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ID:10007 - Exploit for Information exposure in Linux kernel - CVE-2016-4486
ID:10007 - Exploit for Information exposure in Linux kernel - CVE-2016-4486
Published: June 20, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU92463
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4486
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
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 repository.