Red Hat update for kernel
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2016-4565 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-264 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
kernel (Red Hat package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, big endian Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Scientific Computing Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system Other |
| Vendor |
Red Hat Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Privilege escalation
EUVDB-ID: #VU3829
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4565
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local attacker to cause DoS condition or gain elevated privileges on the target system.
The weakness exists due to it incorrectly relies on the write system call. A local attacker can cause the service to crash or gain root privileges.
Install updates from vendor's website.
kernel (Red Hat package): 2.6.32-71.el6 - 2.6.32-573.65.2.el6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, big endian: 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Scientific Computing: 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems: 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop: 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation: 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server: 6.0
:
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:kernel_redhat_package:2.6.32-71.el6:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:kernel_redhat_package:2.6.32-71.7.1.el6:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:kernel_redhat_package:2.6.32-71.14.1.el6:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_power_big_endian:6:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_scientific_computing:6:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_ibm_z_systems:6:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_desktop:6:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_workstation:6:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:::::*:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1406
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
