CVE-2016-6187

High

The apparmor_setprocattr function in security/apparmor/lsm.c in the Linux kernel before 4.6.5 does not validate the buffer size, which allows local users to gain privileges by triggering an AppArmor setprocattr hook.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2016-08-06
Last modified 2026-05-06
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

7.8

out of 10
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-119

CVE-2016-6187 is a Buffer Overflow vulnerability

What is Buffer Overflow?

The product performs operations on a memory buffer but reads or writes outside its intended boundaries. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2016-6187?

    CVE-2016-6187 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10 , classified as a Buffer Overflow flaw (CWE-119) . CVE-2016-6187 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2016-6187?

    CVE-2016-6187 has a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-6187?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2016-6187 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2016-6187 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2016-6187 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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