CVE-2016-7915
low-risk
Published 2016-11-16
The hid_input_field function in drivers/hid/hid-core.c in the Linux kernel before 4.6 allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) by connecting a device, as demonstrated by a Logitech DJ receiver.
Do I need to act?
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0.29% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
5
CVSS 5.5/10
Medium
LOCAL
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (1)
Affected Vendors
References (10)
Third Party Advisory
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.html
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94138
Third Party Advisory
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.html
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94138
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/ 100
low-risk
Severity
18/34 · Moderate
Exploitability
1/34 · Minimal
Exposure
5/34 · Minimal