CVE-2016-2545

Medium

The snd_timer_interrupt function in sound/core/timer.c in the Linux kernel before 4.4.1 does not properly maintain a certain linked list, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (race condition and system crash) via a crafted ioctl call.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2016-04-27
Last modified 2026-05-06
CVSS version 3.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.0 score

5.1

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

Weakness type

CWE-362

CVE-2016-2545 is a Race Condition vulnerability

What is Race Condition?

The product contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, creating unexpected states. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2016-2545 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2016-2545?

    CVE-2016-2545 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 out of 10 , classified as a Race Condition flaw (CWE-362) . CVE-2016-2545 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2016-2545?

    CVE-2016-2545 has a CVSS score of 5.1 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.0). The vector string is CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-2545?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2016-2545. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2016-2545 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2016-2545 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

  • What is Race Condition (CWE-362)?

    The product contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, creating unexpected states. View CWE-362 on MITRE CWE →

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