CVE-2016-2117: The atl2_probe function in drivers/net/ethernet/atheros/atlx/atl2.c in the Linux kernel through 4.5.2 incor...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-2117 is a Linux kernel information disclosure issue in the Atheros atl2 Ethernet driver. A remote attacker could read packet data that exposes sensitive kernel memory. Business impact is mainly confidentiality risk on systems using this driver and vulnerable kernels. Exposure appears limited to Linux systems using the affected Atheros atl2 Ethernet driver on vulnerable kernel builds through 4.5.2 or affected downstream vendor kernels. Treat this as a targeted kernel confidentiality issue, not a broad internet-wide emergency. Prioritize patching affected Linux hosts where atl2 hardware is present, especially systems handling sensitive data. Mitigation focus: Apply the relevant vendor kernel update for each affected Linux distribution.; Check Ubuntu, Red Hat, Debian, and Oracle advisories for fixed package guidance.; Prioritize systems with Atheros atl2 Ethernet hardware or loaded atl2 driver..

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Jun 13, 2026, 14:44 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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