CVE-2016-9191

kernel: Local DoS via cgroup offline code

Published Nov 28, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 5.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The cgroup offline implementation in the Linux kernel through 4.8.11 mishandles certain drain operations, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system hang) by leveraging access to a container environment for executing a crafted application, as demonstrated by trinity.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3791-1 linux security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-10003 The cgroup offline implementation in the Linux kernel through 4.8.11 mishandles certain drain operations, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system hang) by leveraging access to a container environment for executing a crafted application, as demonstrated by trinity.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3208-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3208-2 Linux kernel (Xenial HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3361-1 Linux kernel (HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3422-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3422-2 Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 2:42 AM
Reserved
Nov 5, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 28, 2016, 3:59 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:55 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Nov 5, 2016, 12:00 AM