CVE-2016-2550
First published: Wed Feb 24 2016(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: security@debian.org security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Linux kernel | <=4.4.8 | |
| 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://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=415e3d3e90ce9e18727e8843ae343eda5a58fad6
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3503
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/23/2
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2946-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2946-2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2947-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2947-2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2947-3
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2948-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2948-2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2949-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1311517
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/415e3d3e90ce9e18727e8843ae343eda5a58fad6
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2016-2550
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2013-4312
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q1/401
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q1/412
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=415e3d3e90ce9e18727e8843ae343eda5a58fad6
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=712f4aad406bb1ed67f3f98d04c044191f0ff593
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1311518
- https://access.redhat.com/support/policy/updates/errata/
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/415e3d3e90ce9e18727e8843ae343eda5a58fad6
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/712f4aad406bb1ed67f3f98d04c044191f0ff593
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-2550
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-2550
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-2550
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-2550
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-2550?
CVE-2016-2550 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel that allows local users to bypass file-descriptor limits and cause a denial of service by leveraging incorrect tracking of descriptor ownership.
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2550?
CVE-2016-2550 has a severity value of 4, which is considered medium.
How can I exploit CVE-2016-2550?
Exploiting CVE-2016-2550 requires local access to the Linux system and knowledge of the vulnerability's specific details.
How can I fix CVE-2016-2550?
To fix CVE-2016-2550, you should update your Linux kernel to version 4.5 or higher.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-2550?
You can find more information about CVE-2016-2550 on the CVE website (https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-2550) and in the Linux kernel commit (http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=415e3d3e90ce9e18727e8843ae343eda5a58fad6).
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