CVE-2016-7913
published 2016-11-16CVE-2016-7913: The xc2028_set_config function in drivers/media/tuners/tuner-xc2028.c in the Linux kernel before 4.6 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of…
PriorityP338high7.8CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRNUIRSUCHIHAH
EPSS
2.16%
80.4th percentile
The xc2028_set_config function in drivers/media/tuners/tuner-xc2028.c in the Linux kernel before 4.6 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via vectors involving omission of the firmware name from a certain data structure.
Affected
16 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| canonical | ubuntu_linux | — | — |
| canonical | ubuntu_linux | — | — |
| debian | linux | < linux 4.6.1-1 (bookworm) | linux 4.6.1-1 (bookworm) |
| android | — | — | |
| linux | linux_kernel | < 3.10.106 | 3.10.106 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 4.6.1-1 | 4.6.1-1 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 4.6.1-1 | 4.6.1-1 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 4.6.1-1 | 4.6.1-1 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 4.6.1-1 | 4.6.1-1 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 3.13.0-161.211 | 3.13.0-161.211 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 4.4.0-79.100 | 4.4.0-79.100 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 3.11 < 3.12.70 | 3.12.70 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 3.13 < 3.18.51 | 3.18.51 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 3.19 < 4.1.41 | 4.1.41 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 4.2 < 4.4.65 | 4.4.65 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 4.5 < 4.6 | 4.6 |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.17.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
nvdv2.09.3CRITICALAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
osv7.8HIGH
vendor_debian7.8HIGH
vendor_redhat7.8HIGH
vendor_ubuntu7.8HIGH
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Ubuntu
Linux kernel vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2018-10-23·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2015-8539 [HIGH] Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Title: Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.
Dmitry Vyukov discovered that the key management subsystem in the Linux
kernel did not properly restrict adding a key that already exists but is
negatively instantiated. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial
of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code.
(CVE-2015-8539)
It was discovered that a use-after-free vulnerability existed in the device
driver for XCeive xc2028/xc3028 tuners in the Linux kernel. A local
attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or
possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2016-7913)
Pengfei Ding (丁鹏飞), Chenfu Bao (包沉浮), and Lenx Wei (韦韬)
discovered a race condition in the generic SCSI driver (sg) of the Linux
kern
Ubuntu
Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2018-10-23·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2015-8539 [HIGH] Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerabilities
Title: Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.
USN-3798-1 fixed vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel for Ubuntu 14.04
LTS. This update provides the corresponding updates for the Linux
Hardware Enablement (HWE) kernel from Ubuntu 14.04 LTS for Ubuntu
12.04 LTS.
Dmitry Vyukov discovered that the key management subsystem in the Linux
kernel did not properly restrict adding a key that already exists but is
negatively instantiated. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial
of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code.
(CVE-2015-8539)
It was discovered that a use-after-free vulnerability existed in the device
driver for XCeive xc2028/xc3028 tuners in the Linux kernel. A local
attacker could use this to
Ubuntu
Linux kernel (Xenial HWE) vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2017-06-07·CVSS 5.0
CVE-2016-7913 [MEDIUM] Linux kernel (Xenial HWE) vulnerabilities
Title: Linux kernel (Xenial HWE) vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.
USN-3312-1 fixed vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel for Ubuntu 16.04
LTS. This update provides the corresponding updates for the Linux
Hardware Enablement (HWE) kernel from Ubuntu 16.04 LTS for Ubuntu
14.04 LTS.
It was discovered that the netfilter netlink implementation in the Linux
kernel did not properly validate batch messages. A local attacker with the
CAP_NET_ADMIN capability could use this to expose sensitive information or
cause a denial of service. (CVE-2016-7917)
Qian Zhang discovered a heap-based buffer overflow in the tipc_msg_build()
function in the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use to cause a denial
of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitra
Ubuntu
Linux kernel vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2017-06-07·CVSS 5.0
CVE-2016-7913 [MEDIUM] Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Title: Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.
It was discovered that the netfilter netlink implementation in the Linux
kernel did not properly validate batch messages. A local attacker with the
CAP_NET_ADMIN capability could use this to expose sensitive information or
cause a denial of service. (CVE-2016-7917)
Qian Zhang discovered a heap-based buffer overflow in the tipc_msg_build()
function in the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use to cause a denial
of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code with
administrative privileges. (CVE-2016-8632)
It was discovered that the keyring implementation in the Linux kernel in
some situations did not prevent special internal keyrings from being joined
by userspace keyrings
Android
CVE-2016-7913: Android Security Bulletin 2016-11-01
CVE: CVE-2016-7913
Severity: CRITICAL
References: A-30946097
Upstream
kernel
vendor_android·2016-11-01·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2016-7913 [HIGH] CVE-2016-7913: Android Security Bulletin 2016-11-01
CVE: CVE-2016-7913
Severity: CRITICAL
References: A-30946097
Upstream
kernel
Android Security Bulletin 2016-11-01
CVE: CVE-2016-7913
Severity: CRITICAL
References: A-30946097
Upstream
kernel
Red Hat
kernel: media: use-after-free in [tuner-xc2028] media driver
vendor_redhat·2016-01-28·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2016-7913 [HIGH] CWE-416 kernel: media: use-after-free in [tuner-xc2028] media driver
kernel: media: use-after-free in [tuner-xc2028] media driver
The xc2028_set_config function in drivers/media/tuners/tuner-xc2028.c in the Linux kernel before 4.6 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via vectors involving omission of the firmware name from a certain data structure.
The xc2028_set_config function in drivers/media/tuners/tuner-xc2028.c in the Linux kernel before 4.6 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via vectors involving omission of the firmware name from a certain data structure. Due to the nature of the flaw, privilege escalation cannot be fully ruled out, although we believe it is unlikely.
Statement: This issue does not affect the Linux kernel packages as shipped with Red H
Debian
CVE-2016-7913: linux - The xc2028_set_config function in drivers/media/tuners/tuner-xc2028.c in the Lin...
vendor_debian·2016·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2016-7913 [HIGH] CVE-2016-7913: linux - The xc2028_set_config function in drivers/media/tuners/tuner-xc2028.c in the Lin...
The xc2028_set_config function in drivers/media/tuners/tuner-xc2028.c in the Linux kernel before 4.6 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via vectors involving omission of the firmware name from a certain data structure.
Scope: local
bookworm: resolved (fixed in 4.6.1-1)
bullseye: resolved (fixed in 4.6.1-1)
forky: resolved (fixed in 4.6.1-1)
sid: resolved (fixed in 4.6.1-1)
trixie: resolved (fixed in 4.6.1-1)
GHSA
GHSA-m9j8-542r-7w94: The xc2028_set_config function in drivers/media/tuners/tuner-xc2028
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-05-14
CVE-2016-7913 [HIGH] CWE-416 GHSA-m9j8-542r-7w94: The xc2028_set_config function in drivers/media/tuners/tuner-xc2028
The xc2028_set_config function in drivers/media/tuners/tuner-xc2028.c in the Linux kernel before 4.6 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via vectors involving omission of the firmware name from a certain data structure.
OSV
linux vulnerabilities
osv·2018-10-23·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2015-8539 [HIGH] linux vulnerabilities
linux vulnerabilities
Dmitry Vyukov discovered that the key management subsystem in the Linux
kernel did not properly restrict adding a key that already exists but is
negatively instantiated. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial
of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code.
(CVE-2015-8539)
It was discovered that a use-after-free vulnerability existed in the device
driver for XCeive xc2028/xc3028 tuners in the Linux kernel. A local
attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or
possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2016-7913)
Pengfei Ding (丁鹏飞), Chenfu Bao (包沉浮), and Lenx Wei (韦韬)
discovered a race condition in the generic SCSI driver (sg) of the Linux
kernel. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service
(system crash)
OSV
linux-lts-xenial vulnerabilities
osv·2017-06-07·CVSS 5.0
[MEDIUM] linux-lts-xenial vulnerabilities
linux-lts-xenial vulnerabilities
USN-3312-1 fixed vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel for Ubuntu 16.04
LTS. This update provides the corresponding updates for the Linux
Hardware Enablement (HWE) kernel from Ubuntu 16.04 LTS for Ubuntu
14.04 LTS.
It was discovered that the netfilter netlink implementation in the Linux
kernel did not properly validate batch messages. A local attacker with the
CAP_NET_ADMIN capability could use this to expose sensitive information or
cause a denial of service. (CVE-2016-7917)
Qian Zhang discovered a heap-based buffer overflow in the tipc_msg_build()
function in the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use to cause a denial
of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code with
administrative privileges. (CVE-2016-8632)
It was discovered that th
OSV
linux, linux-aws, linux-gke, linux-raspi2, linux-snapdragon vulnerabilities
osv·2017-06-07·CVSS 5.0
CVE-2016-7917 [MEDIUM] linux, linux-aws, linux-gke, linux-raspi2, linux-snapdragon vulnerabilities
linux, linux-aws, linux-gke, linux-raspi2, linux-snapdragon vulnerabilities
It was discovered that the netfilter netlink implementation in the Linux
kernel did not properly validate batch messages. A local attacker with the
CAP_NET_ADMIN capability could use this to expose sensitive information or
cause a denial of service. (CVE-2016-7917)
Qian Zhang discovered a heap-based buffer overflow in the tipc_msg_build()
function in the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use to cause a denial
of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code with
administrative privileges. (CVE-2016-8632)
It was discovered that the keyring implementation in the Linux kernel in
some situations did not prevent special internal keyrings from being joined
by userspace keyrings. A privileged local attac
OSV
CVE-2016-7913: The xc2028_set_config function in drivers/media/tuners/tuner-xc2028
osv·2016-11-16·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2016-7913 [HIGH] CVE-2016-7913: The xc2028_set_config function in drivers/media/tuners/tuner-xc2028
The xc2028_set_config function in drivers/media/tuners/tuner-xc2028.c in the Linux kernel before 4.6 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via vectors involving omission of the firmware name from a certain data structure.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Bugzilla
CVE-2016-7913 kernel: media: use-after-free in [tuner-xc2028] media driver [fedora-all]
bugzilla·2016-12-08·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2016-7913 [HIGH] CVE-2016-7913 kernel: media: use-after-free in [tuner-xc2028] media driver [fedora-all]
CVE-2016-7913 kernel: media: use-after-free in [tuner-xc2028] media driver [fedora-all]
This is an automatically created tracking bug! It was created to ensure
that one or more security vulnerabilities are fixed in affected versions
of Fedora.
For comments that are specific to the vulnerability please use bugs filed
against the "Security Response" product referenced in the "Blocks" field.
For more information see:
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Security/TrackingBugs
When submitting as an update, use the fedpkg template provided in the next
comment(s). This will include the bug IDs of this tracking bug as well as
the relevant top-level CVE bugs.
Please also mention the CVE IDs being fixed in the RPM changelog and the
fedpkg commit message.
NOTE: this issue affects multiple supported ve
Bugzilla
CVE-2016-7913 kernel: media: use-after-free in [tuner-xc2028] media driver
bugzilla·2016-12-08·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2016-7913 [HIGH] CVE-2016-7913 kernel: media: use-after-free in [tuner-xc2028] media driver
CVE-2016-7913 kernel: media: use-after-free in [tuner-xc2028] media driver
The xc2028_set_config function in drivers/media/tuners/tuner-xc2028.c in the Linux kernel before 4.6 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via vectors involving omission of the firmware name from a certain data structure. Due to the nature of the flaw, privilege escalation cannot be fully ruled out, although we believe it is unlikely.
References:
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.html#eop-in-kernel-media-driver
https://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2016-7913
Patch:
https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=8dfbcc4351a0b6d2f2d77f367552f48ffefafe18
Discussion:
Created kernel tracking bugs for thi
Bugzilla
CVE-2014-7913 dhcpcd: Misinterpreted return value of snprintf function
bugzilla·2016-05-10·CVSS 6.8
CVE-2014-7913 [MEDIUM] CVE-2014-7913 dhcpcd: Misinterpreted return value of snprintf function
CVE-2014-7913 dhcpcd: Misinterpreted return value of snprintf function
The print_option function in dhcp-common.c in dhcpcd through 6.9.1 misinterprets the return value of the snprintf function, which allows remote DHCP servers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted message.
Patch:
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/dhcpcd/+/73c09dd8067250734511d955d8f792b41c7213f0
Upstream release fixing the issue:
http://roy.marples.name/archives/dhcpcd-discuss/2016/1244.html
External references:
(none)
Discussion:
Created dhcpcd tracking bugs for this issue:
Affects: fedora-23 [bug 1334635]
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This CVE Bugzilla entry is for community support informational purposes only as it does not affect a package in a commercially support
http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=8dfbcc4351a0b6d2f2d77f367552f48ffefafe18http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.htmlhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94201https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0676https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1062https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1170https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1190https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/8dfbcc4351a0b6d2f2d77f367552f48ffefafe18https://usn.ubuntu.com/3798-1/https://usn.ubuntu.com/3798-2/http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=8dfbcc4351a0b6d2f2d77f367552f48ffefafe18http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.htmlhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94201https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0676https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1062https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1170https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1190https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/8dfbcc4351a0b6d2f2d77f367552f48ffefafe18https://usn.ubuntu.com/3798-1/https://usn.ubuntu.com/3798-2/
2016-11-16
Published