CVE-2016-7914: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Mon Nov 07 2016(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: security@android.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Android | ||
| Linux Kernel | <=4.5.2 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.12-1 6.12.17-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=8d4a2ec1e0b41b0cf9a0c5cd4511da7f8e4f3de2
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2574.html
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.html
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.5.3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94138
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/8d4a2ec1e0b41b0cf9a0c5cd4511da7f8e4f3de2
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2016-7914
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-stable.git/commit/?id=8d4a2ec1e0b41b0cf9a0c5cd4511da7f8e4f3de2
- https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2016-11-01 (Advisory)
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/8d4a2ec1e0b41b0cf9a0c5cd4511da7f8e4f3de2
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-7914
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-7914
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-7914
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-7914
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-7914?
CVE-2016-7914 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel that allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory or cause a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2016-7914?
CVE-2016-7914 has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-7914?
The affected software versions include Linux kernel versions before 4.5.3, Ubuntu Linux versions 3.13.0-129.178 and 4.4.0-24.43, and various other Ubuntu Linux and Debian Linux versions.
How can I fix CVE-2016-7914?
To fix CVE-2016-7914, update your Linux kernel to version 4.5.3 or higher, or ensure that you are running a safe version of Ubuntu or Debian Linux.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-7914?
You can find more information about CVE-2016-7914 in the references provided: http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=8d4a2ec1e0b41b0cf9a0c5cd4511da7f8e4f3de2, http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.html, http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.5.3
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