CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-9576

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The blk_rq_map_user_iov function in the Linux kernel before version 4.8.14 does not properly restrict the type of iterator, allowing local users to read or write to arbitrary kernel memory locations or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) by leveraging access to a /dev/sg device.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a risk to system integrity by allowing local users unauthorized access to kernel memory, potentially leading to serious security and stability issues.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to version 4.8.14 or later to mitigate this vulnerability and minimize the risk associated with unauthorized access to kernel memory.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The blk_rq_map_user_iov function in block/blk-map.c in the Linux kernel before 4.8.14 does not properly restrict the type of iterator, which allows local users to read or write to arbitrary kernel memory locations or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) by leveraging access to a /dev/sg device.

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