CVE-2016-7914: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-7914: The assoc_array_insert_into_terminal_node function in lib/assoc_array.c in the Linux kernel before 4.5.3 do...

The assoc_array_insert_into_terminal_node function in lib/assoc_array.c in the Linux kernel before 4.5.3 does not check whether a slot is a leaf, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory or cause a denial of service (invalid pointer dereference and out-of-bounds read) via an application that uses associative-array data structures, as demonstrated by the keyutils test suite.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 02:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-7914 is a Linux kernel bug that can let a local user crash the system or expose kernel memory. It requires local access and an application path using kernel associative-array structures. The upstream Linux fix appears in kernel 4.5.3. Exposure is most likely on systems running Linux kernels before 4.5.3, or vendor kernels carrying the affected associative-array implementation. The bundle references Android and Red Hat advisories, but does not provide complete affected product/version matrices. Treat as a routine but real kernel maintenance issue. It is not remote code execution based on the supplied evidence, but shared or multi-user systems deserve timely patching because the impact includes kernel memory exposure and system denial of service. Mitigation focus: Upgrade to Linux kernel 4.5.3 or a vendor kernel containing the upstream fix.; Check Red Hat and Android advisories for distribution-specific package guidance.; Prioritize shared systems where untrusted users can run local code..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 13:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 16, 2016, 04:49 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/8d4a2ec1e0b41b0cf9a0c5cd4511da7f8e4f3de2CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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