VDB-92736 · CVE-2016-8660 · BID 93558

Linux Kernel up to 4.8.2 XFS Subsystem data processing

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel up to 4.8.2. The affected element is an unknown function of the component XFS Subsystem. The manipulation results in data processing. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2016-8660. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 4.8.2 (Operating System). Affected is an unknown function of the component XFS Subsystem. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a data processing vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-19. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

The XFS subsystem in the Linux kernel through 4.8.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (fdatasync failure and system hang) by using the vfs syscall group in the trinity program, related to a "page lock order bug in the XFS seek hole/data implementation."

The weakness was released 10/16/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-8660 since 10/13/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The successful exploitation requires a authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 93558†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-92737, VDB-92735, VDB-92734 and VDB-92733. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Data processing
CWE: CWE-19
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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10/13/2016 🔍
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10/16/2016 +3 days 🔍
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05/11/2019 +936 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-8660 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-8660
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-92736
SecurityFocus: 93558 - Linux Kernel CVE-2016-8660 Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/17/2016 10:27
Updated: 05/11/2019 22:27
Changes: 10/17/2016 10:27 (51), 05/11/2019 22:27 (12)
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Cache ID: 216:9FC:103

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