CVE-2016-10208 describes an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Linux kernel's ext4 filesystem, specifically within the ext4_fill_super function, affecting versions through 4.9.8. This flaw allows a physically proximate attacker to trigger a denial of service (system crash) by providing a specially crafted ext4 image. Rated Medium with a CVSSv3 score of 4.3, the attack requires physical access and low privileges, leading to high availability impact. There is currently no public exploit code available, nor is there evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 4.9.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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