CVE-2016-5195—Linux Kernel Race Condition Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

Linux Kernel Race Condition Vulnerability

Description

Race condition in mm/gup.c in the Linux kernel allows local users to escalate privileges.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:

Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-5195

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Related Weaknesses

• CWE-362