CVE-2016-4580: Infoleak
First published: Mon May 23 2016(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Linux kernel | <=4.5.4 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =12.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =15.10 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| 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=79e48650320e6fba48369fccf13fd045315b19b8
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00044.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00052.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00007.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3607
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.5.5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/10/12
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90528
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3016-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3016-2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3016-3
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3016-4
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3017-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3017-2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3017-3
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3018-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3018-2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3019-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3020-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3021-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3021-2
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/79e48650320e6fba48369fccf13fd045315b19b8
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2016-4580
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/79e48650320e6fba48369fccf13fd045315b19b8
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-4580
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-4580
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-4580
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-4580
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-4580?
CVE-2016-4580 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel that allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory.
How does CVE-2016-4580 work?
CVE-2016-4580 works by exploiting a flaw in the x25_negotiate_facilities function in the Linux kernel before version 4.5.5.
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4580?
The severity of CVE-2016-4580 is high.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by CVE-2016-4580?
Versions 3.2.0-105.146, 3.13.0-91.138, 4.2.0-41.48, 4.4.0-28.47, and 4.6 of the Linux kernel in Ubuntu are affected.
How can I fix CVE-2016-4580?
To fix CVE-2016-4580, you should update your Linux kernel to version 4.5.5 or later.
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