CVE-2016-4485
High
Description
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.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedMay 23, 2016
First seenMay 23, 2016
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | v ≤ 4.5.4 | — |
| novell suse_linux_enterprise_software_development_kit | 11.0 | — |
| novell suse_linux_enterprise_debuginfo | 11 | — |
| novell suse_linux_enterprise_server | 11 | — |
| canonical ubuntu_linux | 12.04, 14.04, 15.10, 16.04 | — |
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