CVE-2016-6480
MediumRace condition in the ioctl_send_fib function in drivers/scsi/aacraid/commctrl.c in the Linux kernel through 4.7 allows local users to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds access or system crash) by changing a certain size value, aka a "double fetch" vulnerability.
CVSS 3.0 score
5.1
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness type
CWE-362CVE-2016-6480 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-2016-6480 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Securityfocushttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92214
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Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2016-6480?
CVE-2016-6480 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-2016-6480 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2016-6480?
CVE-2016-6480 has a CVSS score of 5.1 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.0). The vector string is
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-6480?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2016-6480. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2016-6480 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2016-6480 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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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 →