CVE-2016-7118

Description

fs/fcntl.c in the "aufs 3.2.x+setfl-debian" patch in the linux-image package 3.2.0-4 (kernel 3.2.81-1) in Debian wheezy mishandles F_SETFL fcntl calls on directories, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) via standard filesystem operations, as demonstrated by scp from an AUFS filesystem.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Third-Party Advisory openwall.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92697 vdb entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/31/3 third party advisory mailing list
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q3/395 mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7118?
CVE-2016-7118 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-7118?
To fix CVE-2016-7118, 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-2016-7118 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-7118 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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