CVE-2016-5011

Description

The parse_dos_extended function in partitions/dos.c in the libblkid library in util-linux allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted MSDOS partition table with an extended partition boot record at zero offset.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.06%

Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory kernel.org

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/utils/util-linux/util-linux.git/commit/?id=7164a1c3	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91683	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036272	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/11/2	mailing list third party advisory patch
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=nas8N1021801	third party advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg3T1024543	third party advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2605.html	third party advisory vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5011?: CVE-2016-5011 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-5011?: To fix CVE-2016-5011, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-5011 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-5011 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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