CVE-2016-2545 describes a denial-of-service vulnerability in the Linux kernel, specifically within the snd_timer_interrupt function in sound/core/timer.c, affecting versions prior to 4.4.1. This flaw stems from improper linked list maintenance, allowing a local attacker to trigger a race condition and system crash through a crafted ioctl call. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3 score of 5.1 (Medium), indicating a local attack vector with high attack complexity and a high impact on availability. While it can lead to a system crash, it does not compromise confidentiality or integrity. There is no evidence of active exploitation, and no public exploit code is available in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, suggesting low public awareness and limited interest in its exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 4.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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