CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-4568

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In the Linux kernel before version 4.5.3, a vulnerability allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel memory write operation) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted number of planes in a VIDIOC_DQBUF ioctl call.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to system crashes or other unspecified effects, posing a threat to the stability and security of the operating system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to version 4.5.3 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

drivers/media/v4l2-core/videobuf2-v4l2.c in the Linux kernel before 4.5.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel memory write operation) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted number of planes in a VIDIOC_DQBUF ioctl call.

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