7.8
HIGH
CVE-2016-0728
Linux Kernel Keyctl Join Session Keyring Race Condition Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description

The join_session_keyring function in security/keys/process_keys.c in the Linux kernel before 4.4.1 mishandles object references in a certain error case, which allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (integer overflow and use-after-free) via crafted keyctl commands.

INFO

Published Date :

Feb. 8, 2016, 3:59 a.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 21, 2024, 2:42 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

1.8
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2016-0728 has a 74 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2016-0728 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Google android
1 Linux linux_kernel
1 Canonical ubuntu_linux
1 Debian debian_linux
1 Hp server_migration_pack
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2016-0728.

URL Resource
http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=23567fd052a9abb6d67fe8e7a9ccdd9800a540f2 Vendor Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-February/176484.html Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-January/176194.html Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-01/msg00026.html Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00012.html Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00033.html Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00034.html Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00035.html Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00038.html Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00039.html Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00040.html Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00041.html Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00043.html Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00044.html Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00045.html Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://perception-point.io/2016/01/14/analysis-and-exploitation-of-a-linux-kernel-vulnerability-cve-2016-0728/ Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0064.html Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0065.html Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0068.html Third Party Advisory
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-03-01.html Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3448 Third Party Advisory
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.4.1 Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/19/2 Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjan2016-2867209.html Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/81054 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034701 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2870-1 Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2870-2 Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2871-1 Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2871-2 Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2872-1 Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2872-2 Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2872-3 Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2873-1 Third Party Advisory
https://bto.bluecoat.com/security-advisory/sa112 Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1297475 Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/23567fd052a9abb6d67fe8e7a9ccdd9800a540f2 Third Party Advisory
https://h20565.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05018265 Third Party Advisory
https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05130958 Third Party Advisory
https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05158380 Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20160211-0001/ Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39277/ Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=23567fd052a9abb6d67fe8e7a9ccdd9800a540f2 Vendor Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-February/176484.html Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-January/176194.html Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-01/msg00026.html Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00012.html Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00033.html Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00034.html Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00035.html Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00038.html Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00039.html Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00040.html Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00041.html Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00043.html Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00044.html Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00045.html Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://perception-point.io/2016/01/14/analysis-and-exploitation-of-a-linux-kernel-vulnerability-cve-2016-0728/ Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0064.html Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0065.html Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0068.html Third Party Advisory
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-03-01.html Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3448 Third Party Advisory
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.4.1 Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/19/2 Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjan2016-2867209.html Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/81054 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034701 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2870-1 Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2870-2 Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2871-1 Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2871-2 Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2872-1 Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2872-2 Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2872-3 Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2873-1 Third Party Advisory
https://bto.bluecoat.com/security-advisory/sa112 Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1297475 Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/23567fd052a9abb6d67fe8e7a9ccdd9800a540f2 Third Party Advisory
https://h20565.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05018265 Third Party Advisory
https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05130958 Third Party Advisory
https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05158380 Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20160211-0001/ Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39277/ Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2016-0728 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2016-0728 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=23567fd052a9abb6d67fe8e7a9ccdd9800a540f2
    Added Reference http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-February/176484.html
    Added Reference http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-January/176194.html
    Added Reference http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-01/msg00026.html
    Added Reference http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00012.html
    Added Reference http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00033.html
    Added Reference http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00034.html
    Added Reference http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00035.html
    Added Reference http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00038.html
    Added Reference http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00039.html
    Added Reference http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00040.html
    Added Reference http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00041.html
    Added Reference http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00043.html
    Added Reference http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00044.html
    Added Reference http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00045.html
    Added Reference http://perception-point.io/2016/01/14/analysis-and-exploitation-of-a-linux-kernel-vulnerability-cve-2016-0728/
    Added Reference http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0064.html
    Added Reference http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0065.html
    Added Reference http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0068.html
    Added Reference http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-03-01.html
    Added Reference http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3448
    Added Reference http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.4.1
    Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/19/2
    Added Reference http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjan2016-2867209.html
    Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/81054
    Added Reference http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034701
    Added Reference http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2870-1
    Added Reference http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2870-2
    Added Reference http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2871-1
    Added Reference http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2871-2
    Added Reference http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2872-1
    Added Reference http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2872-2
    Added Reference http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2872-3
    Added Reference http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2873-1
    Added Reference https://bto.bluecoat.com/security-advisory/sa112
    Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1297475
    Added Reference https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/23567fd052a9abb6d67fe8e7a9ccdd9800a540f2
    Added Reference https://h20565.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05018265
    Added Reference https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05130958
    Added Reference https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05158380
    Added Reference https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20160211-0001/
    Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39277/
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Feb. 12, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Description A use-after-free flaw was found in the way the Linux kernel's key management subsystem handled keyring object reference counting in certain error path of the join_session_keyring() function. A local, unprivileged user could use this flaw to escalate their privileges on the system. The join_session_keyring function in security/keys/process_keys.c in the Linux kernel before 4.4.1 mishandles object references in a certain error case, which allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (integer overflow and use-after-free) via crafted keyctl commands.
    Removed CVSS V2 Red Hat, Inc. (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
    Removed Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:0064 [No Types Assigned]
    Removed Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:0065 [No Types Assigned]
    Removed Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:0068 [No Types Assigned]
    Removed Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:0103 [No Types Assigned]
    Removed Reference https://access.redhat.com/node/2131021 [No Types Assigned]
    Removed Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-0728 [No Types Assigned]
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Feb. 02, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Description The join_session_keyring function in security/keys/process_keys.c in the Linux kernel before 4.4.1 mishandles object references in a certain error case, which allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (integer overflow and use-after-free) via crafted keyctl commands. A use-after-free flaw was found in the way the Linux kernel's key management subsystem handled keyring object reference counting in certain error path of the join_session_keyring() function. A local, unprivileged user could use this flaw to escalate their privileges on the system.
    Added CVSS V2 Red Hat, Inc. (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
    Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-0728 [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:0065 [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:0064 [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/node/2131021 [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:0103 [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:0068 [No Types Assigned]
  • Modified Analysis by [email protected]

    Jan. 17, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Evaluator Description <a href="http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/190.html">CWE-190: Integer Overflow or Wraparound</a> <br /> <a href="http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/416.html">CWE-416: Use After Free</a> CWE-190: Integer Overflow or Wraparound CWE-416: Use After Free
    Removed CVSS V3 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=23567fd052a9abb6d67fe8e7a9ccdd9800a540f2 No Types Assigned http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=23567fd052a9abb6d67fe8e7a9ccdd9800a540f2 Vendor Advisory
    Changed Reference Type http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-February/176484.html No Types Assigned http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-February/176484.html Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-January/176194.html No Types Assigned http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-January/176194.html Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-01/msg00026.html No Types Assigned http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-01/msg00026.html Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00012.html No Types Assigned http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00012.html Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00033.html No Types Assigned http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00033.html Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00034.html No Types Assigned http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00034.html Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00035.html No Types Assigned http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00035.html Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00038.html No Types Assigned http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00038.html Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00039.html No Types Assigned http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00039.html Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00040.html No Types Assigned http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00040.html Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00041.html No Types Assigned http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00041.html Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00043.html No Types Assigned http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00043.html Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00044.html No Types Assigned http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00044.html Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00045.html No Types Assigned http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00045.html Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type http://perception-point.io/2016/01/14/analysis-and-exploitation-of-a-linux-kernel-vulnerability-cve-2016-0728/ No Types Assigned http://perception-point.io/2016/01/14/analysis-and-exploitation-of-a-linux-kernel-vulnerability-cve-2016-0728/ Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0064.html No Types Assigned http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0064.html Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0065.html No Types Assigned http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0065.html Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0068.html No Types Assigned http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0068.html Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3448 No Types Assigned http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3448 Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/19/2 No Types Assigned http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/19/2 Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjan2016-2867209.html No Types Assigned http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjan2016-2867209.html Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/81054 No Types Assigned http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/81054 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
    Changed Reference Type http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034701 No Types Assigned http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034701 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
    Changed Reference Type http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2870-1 No Types Assigned http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2870-1 Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2870-2 No Types Assigned http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2870-2 Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2871-1 No Types Assigned http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2871-1 Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2871-2 No Types Assigned http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2871-2 Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2872-1 No Types Assigned http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2872-1 Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2872-2 No Types Assigned http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2872-2 Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2872-3 No Types Assigned http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2872-3 Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2873-1 No Types Assigned http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2873-1 Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://bto.bluecoat.com/security-advisory/sa112 No Types Assigned https://bto.bluecoat.com/security-advisory/sa112 Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1297475 No Types Assigned https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1297475 Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/23567fd052a9abb6d67fe8e7a9ccdd9800a540f2 No Types Assigned https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/23567fd052a9abb6d67fe8e7a9ccdd9800a540f2 Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://h20565.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05018265 No Types Assigned https://h20565.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05018265 Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05130958 No Types Assigned https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05130958 Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05158380 No Types Assigned https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05158380 Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20160211-0001/ No Types Assigned https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20160211-0001/ Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39277/ No Types Assigned https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39277/ Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
    Changed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 4.4 OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.8 up to (excluding) 3.10.95 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.11 up to (excluding) 3.12.53 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.13 up to (excluding) 3.14.59 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.15 up to (excluding) 3.16.35 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.17 up to (excluding) 3.18.26 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.19 up to (excluding) 4.1.16 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 4.2 up to (excluding) 4.3.4 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 4.4 up to (excluding) 4.4.1
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:-:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:15.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:15.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Nov. 10, 2017

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20160211-0001/ [No Types Assigned]
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Sep. 10, 2017

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034701 [No Types Assigned]
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Dec. 06, 2016

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0065.html [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-February/176484.html [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2870-2 [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2872-1 [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0068.html [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3448 [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00012.html [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2872-3 [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0064.html [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2871-2 [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2870-1 [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2873-1 [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-January/176194.html [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-01/msg00026.html [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2871-1 [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39277/ [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2872-2 [No Types Assigned]
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Dec. 03, 2016

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00045.html [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00044.html [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00043.html [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00035.html [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00034.html [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00033.html [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00040.html [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00041.html [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00038.html [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference https://bto.bluecoat.com/security-advisory/sa112 [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00039.html [No Types Assigned]
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Nov. 28, 2016

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/81054 [No Types Assigned]
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Oct. 12, 2016

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjan2016-2867209.html
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Aug. 23, 2016

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed Reference https://h20565.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05130958
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Aug. 20, 2016

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://h20565.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05130958
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Aug. 17, 2016

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05158380
    Added Reference https://h20565.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05018265
  • Modified Analysis by [email protected]

    Jun. 15, 2016

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed CPE Configuration Configuration 1 OR *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Configuration 2 OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* (and previous) Configuration 1 OR *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Configuration 2 OR *cpe:2.3:a:hp:server_migration_pack:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* (and previous) Configuration 3 OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* (and previous)
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Jun. 15, 2016

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05130958
  • Modified Analysis by [email protected]

    Mar. 24, 2016

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed CPE Configuration Configuration 1 OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* (and previous) Configuration 1 OR *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Configuration 2 OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* (and previous)
    Changed Reference Type http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-03-01.html No Types Assigned http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-03-01.html Advisory
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Mar. 15, 2016

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-03-01.html
  • Modified Analysis by [email protected]

    Mar. 01, 2016

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Evaluator Description <a href="http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/190.html">CWE-190: Integer Overflow or Wraparound</a> <br /> <a href="http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/416.html">CWE-416: Use After Free</a>
    Added CPE Configuration Configuration 1 OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* (and previous)
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
    Added CVSS V3 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.4.1 No Types Assigned http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.4.1 Advisory
    Added CWE NVD-CWE-Other
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Mar. 01, 2016

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Feb. 24, 2016

    Action Type Old Value New Value
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2016-0728 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2016-0728 weaknesses.

Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.13 }} 0.09%

score

0.48610

percentile

CVSS31 - Vulnerability Scoring System
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability