SB2016070421 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel usb usbip driver

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SB2016070421 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel usb usbip driver

Published: July 4, 2016

Security Bulletin ID SB2016070421
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3955)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read error within the usbip_recv_xbuff() function in drivers/usb/usbip/usbip_common.c. A remote non-authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References