Information disclosure in Linux Linux_kernel

CVE-2016-2117

The atl2_probe function in drivers/net/ethernet/atheros/atlx/atl2.c in the Linux kernel through 4.5.2 incorrectly enables scatter/gather I/O, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory by reading packe…

Vulnerability class: Information Disclosure

EPSS: 0.006 (71.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2117?
CVE-2016-2117 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under Information Disclosure. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2016-05-02.
How severe is CVE-2016-2117?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.