CVE-2016-2053

Medium

The asn1_ber_decoder function in lib/asn1_decoder.c in the Linux kernel before 4.3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via an ASN.1 BER file that lacks a public key, leading to mishandling by the public_key_verify_signature function in crypto/asymmetric_keys/public_key.c.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2016-05-02
Last modified 2026-05-06
CVSS version 3.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.0 score

4.7

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

Weakness type

CWE-310

CVE-2016-2053 is classified as CWE-310

See CWE-310 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2016-2053?

    CVE-2016-2053 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 out of 10 . CVE-2016-2053 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2016-2053?

    CVE-2016-2053 has a CVSS score of 4.7 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.0). The vector string is CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-2053?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2016-2053 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2016-2053 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2016-2053 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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