CVE-2016-5011

What it is

The parse_dos_extended function in partitions/dos.c in the libblkid library in util-linux allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted MSDOS partition table with an extended partition boot record at zero offset.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited with physical access without logging in. High risk of service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

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

Timeline

1. 2017-04-11 15:59 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 00:48 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.5% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 4.6 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2017-04-11 15:59 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 00:48 UTC

Exploit probability

0.5% · EPSS, next 30 days

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Kernel util-linux ≤ 2.28
• Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop 7.0
• Redhat Enterprise Linux Eus 7.3
• Redhat Enterprise Linux Eus 7.4
• Redhat Enterprise Linux Eus 7.5
• Redhat Enterprise Linux Eus 7.6
• Redhat Enterprise Linux Eus 7.7
• Redhat Enterprise Linux Server 7.0

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 4.6

Attack vector

Physical

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

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