CVE-2016-2546

Medium

sound/core/timer.c in the Linux kernel before 4.4.1 uses an incorrect type of mutex, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (race condition, use-after-free, 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-2016-2546 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

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2016-2546?

    CVE-2016-2546 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-2016-2546 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2016-2546?

    CVE-2016-2546 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-2016-2546?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2016-2546 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2016-2546 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2016-2546 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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