CVE-2016-0821
First published: Sat Mar 12 2016(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: security@android.com security@android.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Linux kernel | <4.3 | |
| Google Android | =6.0.1 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.226-1 6.1.115-1 6.1.119-1 6.11.10-1 6.12.5-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/05/02/6
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=8a5e5e02fc83aaf67053ab53b359af08c6c49aaf
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-03-01.html
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/8a5e5e02fc83aaf67053ab53b359af08c6c49aaf
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3607
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84260
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2967-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2967-2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2968-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2968-2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2969-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2970-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2971-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2971-2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2971-3
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2016-0821
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/8a5e5e02fc83aaf67053ab53b359af08c6c49aaf
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-0821
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-0821
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-0821
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-0821
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-0821?
CVE-2016-0821 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel before version 4.3 that affects Android 6.0.1 before 2016-03-01.
How does CVE-2016-0821 impact the Linux kernel?
CVE-2016-0821 allows attackers to bypass the poison-pointer protection mechanism by triggering a specific vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0821?
The severity of CVE-2016-0821 is not specified in the information provided.
How can I fix CVE-2016-0821?
To fix CVE-2016-0821, update the Linux kernel to version 4.3 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-0821?
You can find more information about CVE-2016-0821 in the references provided: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/05/02/6, http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=8a5e5e02fc83aaf67053ab53b359af08c6c49aaf, http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-03-01.html
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