What is the severity of CVE-2016-7912?

CVE-2016-7912 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7912?

To mitigate CVE-2016-7912, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of the Linux kernel that is 4.5.3 or later.

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2016-7912?

CVE-2016-7912 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 4.5.3, specifically those between versions 3.15 and 4.4.9.

Can CVE-2016-7912 affect Android devices?

Yes, CVE-2016-7912 can affect Android devices running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel.

What is a use-after-free vulnerability in the context of CVE-2016-7912?

A use-after-free vulnerability like CVE-2016-7912 occurs when a program continues to use a memory location after it has been freed, which can result in privilege escalation.

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CVE-2016-7912

critical

9.3

CWE

416

7/11/2016

16/11/2016

26/8/2024

CVE-2016-7912: Use After Free

First published: Mon Nov 07 2016(Updated: )

Use-after-free vulnerability in the ffs_user_copy_worker function in drivers/usb/gadget/function/f_fs.c in the Linux kernel before 4.5.3 allows local users to gain privileges by accessing an I/O data structure after a certain callback call.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Android
Linux Kernel	>=3.15<3.16.40
Linux Kernel	>=3.17<4.1.24
Linux Kernel	>=4.2<4.4.9
Linux Kernel	>=4.5<4.5.3
debian/linux		5.10.223-1 5.10.226-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.119-1 6.12.11-1 6.12.12-1

Remedy

http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=38740a5b87d53ceb89eb2c970150f6e94e00373a

Remedy

https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/38740a5b87d53ceb89eb2c970150f6e94e00373a

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7912?
CVE-2016-7912 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7912?
To mitigate CVE-2016-7912, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of the Linux kernel that is 4.5.3 or later.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2016-7912?
CVE-2016-7912 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 4.5.3, specifically those between versions 3.15 and 4.4.9.
Can CVE-2016-7912 affect Android devices?
Yes, CVE-2016-7912 can affect Android devices running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel.
What is a use-after-free vulnerability in the context of CVE-2016-7912?
A use-after-free vulnerability like CVE-2016-7912 occurs when a program continues to use a memory location after it has been freed, which can result in privilege escalation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7912?
CVE-2016-7912 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7912?
To mitigate CVE-2016-7912, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of the Linux kernel that is 4.5.3 or later.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2016-7912?
CVE-2016-7912 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 4.5.3, specifically those between versions 3.15 and 4.4.9.
Can CVE-2016-7912 affect Android devices?
Yes, CVE-2016-7912 can affect Android devices running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel.
What is a use-after-free vulnerability in the context of CVE-2016-7912?
A use-after-free vulnerability like CVE-2016-7912 occurs when a program continues to use a memory location after it has been freed, which can result in privilege escalation.

CVE-2016-7912: Use After Free

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What is the severity of CVE-2016-7912?

How do I fix CVE-2016-7912?

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2016-7912?

Can CVE-2016-7912 affect Android devices?

What is a use-after-free vulnerability in the context of CVE-2016-7912?

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What is the severity of CVE-2016-7912?

How do I fix CVE-2016-7912?

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2016-7912?

Can CVE-2016-7912 affect Android devices?

What is a use-after-free vulnerability in the context of CVE-2016-7912?