Linux Kernel up to 4.7 fs/gfs2/rgrp.c gfs2_clear_rgrpd/read_rindex_entry use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 4.7. The impacted element is the function gfs2_clear_rgrpd/read_rindex_entry of the file fs/gfs2/rgrp.c. The manipulation leads to use after free. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-10905. An attack has to be approached locally. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 4.7 (Operating System) and classified as critical. This issue affects the function gfs2_clear_rgrpd/read_rindex_entry of the file fs/gfs2/rgrp.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An issue was discovered in fs/gfs2/rgrp.c in the Linux kernel before 4.8. A use-after-free is caused by the functions gfs2_clear_rgrpd and read_rindex_entry.

The weakness was shared 08/19/2019 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at seclists.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-10905 since 08/18/2019. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 4.8 eliminates this vulnerability.

The entries VDB-140231, VDB-140280 and VDB-140286 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 4.8
Patch: git.kernel.org

Timelineinfo

08/18/2019 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: K31332013
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-10905 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-10905
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-140279
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/19/2019 08:20
Updated: 11/26/2023 13:09
Changes: 08/19/2019 08:20 (59), 07/30/2020 18:23 (2), 11/26/2023 13:01 (5), 11/26/2023 13:09 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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