Unspecified Vulnerability in Kernel Component of Oracle Linux 6
CVE-2016-0617

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Oracle
Status
Linux
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 September 2016

What is CVE-2016-0617?

An unspecified vulnerability exists within the kernel-uek component of Oracle Linux 6. This flaw allows local users to potentially impact the availability of systems through unknown vectors. The lack of detailed information on the attack vectors and the exploitation methods makes this a critical area of concern for system administrators and users of Oracle Linux. It is essential to monitor updates from Oracle and apply relevant patches to mitigate any associated risks.

References

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbu...
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034968
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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