CVE-2016-7915

kernel: HID: core: prevent out-of-bound readings

Published Nov 16, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 5.5 Medium EPSS 1.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
The hid_input_field function in drivers/hid/hid-core.c in the Linux kernel before 4.6 allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) by connecting a device, as demonstrated by a Logitech DJ receiver.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-772-1 linux security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-8764 The hid_input_field function in drivers/hid/hid-core.c in the Linux kernel before 4.6 allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) by connecting a device, as demonstrated by a Logitech DJ receiver.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
google_android
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 2:13 AM
Reserved
Sep 9, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 16, 2016, 5:59 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:53 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jan 19, 2016, 12:00 AM