Vulnerability in Linux Kernel

CVE-2016-4581

fs/pnode.c in the Linux kernel before 4.5.4 does not properly traverse a mount propagation tree in a certain case involving a slave mount, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and OOPS) via a crafted series of mount system calls.

EPSS: 0.006 (42.9th 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:N/A:H.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-4581?
CVE-2016-4581 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2016-05-23.
How severe is CVE-2016-4581?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.