CVE-2016-2546

sound/core/timer.c in the Linux kernel before 4.4.1 uses an incorrect type of mutex, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (race condition, use-after-free, and system crash) via a crafted ioctl call.
Configurations

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cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

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Information

Published : 2016-04-27 17:59

Updated : 2024-02-28 15:21


NVD link : CVE-2016-2546

Mitre link : CVE-2016-2546

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-2546


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Products Affected

linux

  • linux_kernel
CWE
CWE-362

Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')