CVE-2016-5195VulnerabilityPublished 03/03/2022Updated 10/24/2026

CVE-2016-5195: Linux Kernel Race Condition Vulnerability

Affects Linux KernelSource CISA KEV

Severity

High

No CVSS score published yet

Exploitation: Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 03/03/2022
KEV deadline: 03/24/2022
EPSS: 83.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 99% of CVEs

What to do

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-5195 (opens in a new tab)

Description

CVE-2016-5195 is a race condition vulnerability in the Linux kernel's mm/gup.c component that allows local users to escalate privileges. This vulnerability has been exploited in the wild and is considered high severity. It affects the Linux kernel but specific affected versions are not provided in the input data.

Summary

CVE-2016-5195 is a race condition vulnerability located in the mm/gup.c file of the Linux kernel. This flaw allows local users to gain elevated privileges by exploiting the race condition. The vulnerability has been observed in active exploitation scenarios, indicating its practical impact. No explicit affected versions or patch information is provided in the input data.

Impact

Local users can exploit this race condition to escalate their privileges on affected Linux kernel systems. This can lead to unauthorized access to system resources and potentially full system compromise. The vulnerability has been exploited in the wild, confirming its real-world impact.

Mitigation

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor vendor communications for updates and apply any available kernel updates addressing this issue.

Weaknesses

CWE-362Race Condition (opens in a new tab)

What to do

Description

AnalysisAI-generated, updated 10/24/2026, 10:26:31 UTC

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