CVE-2016-0821: Medium severity Linux Linux kernel vulnerability

Published Mar 7, 2016
·
Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

The LISTPOISON feature in include/linux/poison.h in the Linux kernel ...

— Debian

Affected Software

28 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<4.3
Google Android=6.0.1
Google Android
debian/linux
6.1.176-16.1.190-16.12.107-16.12.116-17.2.15-17.3.3-1
ubuntu/linux<3.13.0-86.130
3.13.0-86.130
ubuntu/linux-lts-utopic<3.16.0-71.91~14.04.1
3.16.0-71.91~14.04.1
ubuntu/linux-lts-vivid<3.19.0-59.65~14.04.1
3.19.0-59.65~14.04.1
ubuntu/linux-lts-wily<4.2.0-36.41~14.04.1
4.2.0-36.41~14.04.1
ubuntu/linux-azure*
ubuntu/linux-gcp*
ubuntu/linux-hwe*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-edge*
ubuntu/linux-azure-fde*
ubuntu/linux-azure-fde-5.15*
ubuntu/linux-gke*
ubuntu/linux-gkeop*
ubuntu/linux-raspi2*
ubuntu/linux-riscv*
ubuntu/linux-intel-iot-realtime*
ubuntu/linux-realtime*
ubuntu/linux-riscv*
ubuntu/linux-azure-6.11*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.11*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.11*
ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.11*
ubuntu/linux-raspi-realtime*
ubuntu/linux-realtime*
ubuntu/linux-riscv*

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.190-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 6.12.116-1Fixed in 7.2.15-1Fixed in 7.3.3-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.13.0-86.130
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-lts-utopic to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.16.0-71.91~14.04.1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-lts-vivid to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.19.0-59.65~14.04.1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-lts-wily to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.2.0-36.41~14.04.1
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.3

Event History

Mar 7, 2016
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Mar 12, 2016
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0821?

The severity of CVE-2016-0821 is not specified in the information provided.

4

How can I fix CVE-2016-0821?

To fix CVE-2016-0821, update the Linux kernel to version 4.3 or later.

5

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

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203