ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2016-5195: Linux Kernel Race Condition Vulnerability

Facts
VendorLinux
ProductKernel
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV3 Mar 2022
CISA federal deadline24 Mar 2022
Weakness (CWE)CWE-362

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Description (NVD)

Race condition in mm/gup.c in the Linux kernel allows local users to escalate privileges.

SOURCES

Other Linux flaws

Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.