Vulnerability in Linux Kernel

CVE-2016-2543

The snd_seq_ioctl_remove_events function in sound/core/seq/seq_clientmgr.c in the Linux kernel before 4.4.1 does not verify FIFO assignment before proceeding with FIFO clearing, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and OOPS) via a crafted ioctl call.

EPSS: 0.005 (41.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.2 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2543?
CVE-2016-2543 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel. CVSS score: 6.2/10. Published 2016-04-27.
How severe is CVE-2016-2543?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.2 out of 10.