CVE-2016-8636:Integer overflow in the mem_check_range function in drivers/infiniband/sw/rxe/rxe_mr.c in the Linux kernel before 4.9.10 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption), obtain sensitive information from kernel memory, or possibly have unspecified other impact via a write or read request involving the "RDMA protocol over infiniband" (aka Soft RoCE) technology.

splash
Back

Description Preview

Integer overflow in the mem_check_range function in drivers/infiniband/sw/rxe/rxe_mr.c in the Linux kernel before 4.9.10 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption), obtain sensitive information from kernel memory, or possibly have unspecified other impact via a write or read request involving the "RDMA protocol over infiniband" (aka Soft RoCE) technology.

Industry ExposureMost to least
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.

  1. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  2. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  4. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade
  5. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  6. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  7. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  8. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  9. Construction
    Construction
  10. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  11. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  12. Information
    Information
  13. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  14. Mining
    Mining
  15. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  16. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  17. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  18. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  19. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  20. Utilities
    Utilities

Focus on What Matters

  1. See Everything.
  2. Identify True Risk.
  3. Proactively Mitigate Threats.

Let's talk!

background
Armis Vulnerability Intelligence Database