CVE-2016-4485

What it is

The llc_cmsg_rcv function in net/llc/af_llc.c in the Linux kernel before 4.5.5 does not initialize a certain data structure, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory by reading a message.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure.

Exploit odds

4.7% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2016-05-23 10:59 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 00:47 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 4.7% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 7.5 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2016-05-23 10:59 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 00:47 UTC

Exploit probability

4.7% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-200 · Information exposure

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 11.0
• Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Debuginfo 11
• Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Server 11
• Canonical Ubuntu Linux 12.04
• Canonical Ubuntu Linux 14.04
• Canonical Ubuntu Linux 15.10
• Canonical Ubuntu Linux 16.04
• Linux Kernel ≤ 4.5.4

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 7.5

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

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