CVE-2016-5011

util-linux: Extended partition loop in MBR partition table leads to DOS

Published Apr 11, 2017 CVSS 3.1 · 4.6 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The parse_dos_extended function in partitions/dos.c in the libblkid library in util-linux allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted MSDOS partition table with an extended partition boot record at zero offset.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-5970 The parse_dos_extended function in partitions/dos.c in the libblkid library in util-linux allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted MSDOS partition table with an extended partition boot record at zero offset.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5478-1 util-linux vulnerability
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