CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-4485

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The llc_cmsg_rcv function in the Linux kernel before version 4.5.5 does not initialize a certain data structure, allowing attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory by reading a message.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may gain access to confidential data, potentially leading to further attacks on the system or information disclosure.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to version 4.5.5 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The llc_cmsg_rcv function in net/llc/af_llc.c in the Linux kernel before 4.5.5 does not initialize a certain data structure, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory by reading a message.

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