CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-5340

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The is_ashmem_file function in the KGSL Linux Graphics Module in Linux kernel 3.x mishandles pointer validation, allowing attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may gain unauthorized access to system resources, potentially leading to serious security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor the system for unauthorized activities.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The is_ashmem_file function in drivers/staging/android/ashmem.c in a certain Qualcomm Innovation Center (QuIC) Android patch for the Linux kernel 3.x mishandles pointer validation within the KGSL Linux Graphics Module, which allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by using the /ashmem string as the dentry name.

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