CVE-2016-5195
Linux Kernel Race Condition Vulnerability
n/a
CVSS
83.0%
EPSS (exploit prob.)
99.6%
EPSS percentile
Yes
Actively exploited
No
Ransomware use
2022-03-03
Added
Summary
Race condition in mm/gup.c in the Linux kernel allows local users to escalate privileges.
Affected software
Vendor: Linux · Product: Kernel
Weakness types (CWE):
CWE-362
What to do
This vulnerability appears in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning it is being exploited in the wild. Prioritize patching affected systems and verify exposure across your estate.
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