high
7.8
CWE
190
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2016-0758: Integer Overflow

First published: Wed Jan 20 2016(Updated: )

Integer overflow in lib/asn1_decoder.c in the Linux kernel before 4.6 allows local users to gain privileges via crafted ASN.1 data.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Android
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node=7.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
Linux Kernel>=3.7<3.12.60
Linux Kernel>=3.13<3.16.36
Linux Kernel>=3.17<3.18.54
Linux Kernel>=3.19<4.4.21
Ubuntu=16.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-0758?

    CVE-2016-0758 has a high severity rating as it allows local users to potentially gain elevated privileges through crafted ASN.1 data.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-0758?

    To mitigate CVE-2016-0758, update your Linux kernel to version 4.6 or later to address the integer overflow vulnerability.

  • Which systems are affected by CVE-2016-0758?

    CVE-2016-0758 affects various systems running Linux kernel versions before 4.6, including certain distributions of Red Hat, Ubuntu, and Google Android.

  • What are the potential consequences of CVE-2016-0758?

    Exploitation of CVE-2016-0758 could lead to memory corruption, privilege escalation, or local denial of service.

  • Is there a known attack vector for CVE-2016-0758?

    The known attack vector for CVE-2016-0758 involves local users exploiting crafted ASN.1 data.

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