CVE-2016-6224: Input Validation
ecryptfs-setup-swap in eCryptfs does not prevent the unencrypted swap partition from activating during boot when using GPT partitioning on a (1) NVMe or (2) MMC drive, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2015-8946.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6224?
CVE-2016-6224 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the risk of exposing sensitive information by local users.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6224?
To fix CVE-2016-6224, ensure that swap partitions are encrypted and properly configured to prevent unencrypted activation.
Which software is affected by CVE-2016-6224?
CVE-2016-6224 affects eCryptfs-utils versions up to 110 and specific releases of Ubuntu Linux including 14.04 and 15.10.
What type of systems are impacted by CVE-2016-6224?
CVE-2016-6224 impacts systems using GPT partitioning on NVMe or MMC drives.
Why does CVE-2016-6224 allow information leakage?
CVE-2016-6224 allows information leakage because unencrypted swap partitions can become active during the boot process, exposing sensitive data.