CVE-2016-10208

Medium

The ext4_fill_super function in fs/ext4/super.c in the Linux kernel through 4.9.8 does not properly validate meta block groups, which allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and system crash) via a crafted ext4 image.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2017-02-06
Last modified 2026-05-13
CVSS version 3.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.0 score

4.3

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Physical
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-125

CVE-2016-10208 is a Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability

What is Out-of-bounds Read?

The product reads data past the end or before the beginning of the intended buffer. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2016-10208?

    CVE-2016-10208 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 out of 10 , classified as an Out-of-bounds Read flaw (CWE-125) . CVE-2016-10208 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2016-10208?

    CVE-2016-10208 has a CVSS score of 4.3 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.0). The vector string is CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-10208?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2016-10208 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2016-10208 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2016-10208 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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