Vulnerability in Linux Kernel

CVE-2016-2085

The evm_verify_hmac function in security/integrity/evm/evm_main.c in the Linux kernel before 4.5 does not properly copy data, which makes it easier for local users to forge MAC values via a timing side-channel attack.

EPSS: 0.004 (36.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2085?
CVE-2016-2085 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under CWE-19. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2016-04-27.
How severe is CVE-2016-2085?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.