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Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop') Affecting kernel package, versions <0:3.10.0-514.el7

Severity

 Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS
    0.05% (21st percentile)

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-CENTOS7-KERNEL-2066371
  • published 26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed 22 Jul 2016
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Introduced: 22 Jul 2016

CVE-2016-3044 Open this link in a new tab
CWE-835 Open this link in a new tab

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:7 kernel to version 0:3.10.0-514.el7 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream kernel package and not the kernel package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:7 relevant fixed versions and status.

The Linux kernel component in IBM PowerKVM 2.1 before 2.1.1.3-65.10 and 3.1 before 3.1.0.2 allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (host OS infinite loop and hang) via unspecified vectors.