cvedb.io
CVE-2016-7916
MEDIUM · CVSS 5.5
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2016-11-16T05:59:11.017 · Last modified 2026-06-17T00:53:45.030

Summary

Race condition in the environ_read function in fs/proc/base.c in the Linux kernel before 4.5.4 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory by reading a /proc/*/environ file during a process-setup time interval in which environment-variable copying is incomplete.

Affected products

linux — linux_kernel

Does this affect you?

Add your gear to cvedb and we'll alert you only when linux ships something exploited.

Check my exposure →

References

This product uses data from the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. Informational only; not professional security advice.