CVE-2016-0617: Medium severity oracle linux vulnerability
Published Sep 30, 2016
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in the kernel-uek component in Oracle Linux 6 allows local users to affect availability via unknown vectors.
Affected Software
1 affected component
ORACLE Linux=6.0
Remediation
Event History
Sep 30, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0617?
CVE-2016-0617 is considered to have a moderate severity due to the potential for local users to affect system availability.
2
How can I fix CVE-2016-0617?
To fix CVE-2016-0617, apply the latest updates or patches provided by Oracle for Oracle Linux 6.
3
Which versions of Oracle Linux are affected by CVE-2016-0617?
CVE-2016-0617 specifically affects Oracle Linux 6.0.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-0617?
CVE-2016-0617 is an unspecified local privilege escalation vulnerability in the kernel-uek component.
5
Can CVE-2016-0617 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2016-0617 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access by users to affect availability.