CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-5244

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The rds_inc_info_copy function in the Linux kernel through version 4.6.3 does not initialize a certain structure member, allowing remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory by reading an RDS message.

Risk Assessment

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

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to version 4.6.4 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The rds_inc_info_copy function in net/rds/recv.c in the Linux kernel through 4.6.3 does not initialize a certain structure member, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory by reading an RDS message.

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