CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-2117

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The atl2_probe function in Atheros network drivers in the Linux kernel up to version 4.5.2 incorrectly enables scatter/gather I/O, allowing remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory by reading packet data.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may gain access to confidential data, potentially leading to serious security breaches in the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to a version that does not contain this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The atl2_probe function in drivers/net/ethernet/atheros/atlx/atl2.c in the Linux kernel through 4.5.2 incorrectly enables scatter/gather I/O, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory by reading packet data.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS