CVE catalog

CVE-2016-8637

dracut vulnerabilities

Severity: High · CVSS 7.5CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published: Nov 7, 2016, 12:00:00 AM UTC
Source: [NVD] · [CVE record]
EPSS: 0.31% · Oct 25, 2026

A local information disclosure issue was found in dracut before 045 when generating initramfs images with world-readable permissions when 'early cpio' is used, such as when including microcode updates. Local attacker can use this to obtain sensitive information from these files, such as encryption keys or credentials.

Vulnerable and fixed packages

Distribution-reported package versions and fixes. These do not depend on matching against the OpenFactory package catalog.

Distribution	Package	Release	Version	Status
Debian	dracut	sid	`112-7`	fixed
Debian	dracut	forky	`112-7`	fixed
Debian	dracut	trixie	`106-6`	fixed
Debian	dracut	bookworm	`059-4`	fixed
Ubuntu	dracut	noble	`044+189-1`	fixed
Ubuntu	dracut	noble	`060+5-1ubuntu3.4`	fixed
Ubuntu	dracut-config-generic	noble	`060+5-1ubuntu3.4`	fixed
Ubuntu	dracut-config-rescue	noble	`060+5-1ubuntu3.4`	fixed
Ubuntu	dracut-core	noble	`060+5-1ubuntu3.4`	fixed
Ubuntu	dracut-install	noble	`060+5-1ubuntu3.4`	fixed
Ubuntu	dracut-live	noble	`060+5-1ubuntu3.4`	fixed
Ubuntu	dracut-network	noble	`060+5-1ubuntu3.4`	fixed
Ubuntu	dracut-squash	noble	`060+5-1ubuntu3.4`	fixed
Ubuntu	dracut	pro	`051-1`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	dracut	pro	`051-1ubuntu0.1~esm1`	fixed
Ubuntu	dracut	24.04	`059-4ubuntu2`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	dracut	24.04	`060+5-1ubuntu1`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	dracut	24.04	`060+5-1ubuntu2`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	dracut	24.04	`060+5-1ubuntu3`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	dracut	24.04	`060+5-1ubuntu3.1`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	dracut	24.04	`060+5-1ubuntu3.2`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	dracut	24.04	`060+5-1ubuntu3.3`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	dracut	24.04	`060+5-1ubuntu3.4`	fixed
Ubuntu	dracut	26.04	`108-3ubuntu3`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	dracut	26.04	`108-8ubuntu1`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	dracut	26.04	`109-5ubuntu1`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	dracut	26.04	`109-7ubuntu1`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	dracut	26.04	`109-9ubuntu1`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	dracut	26.04	`109-11ubuntu1`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	dracut	26.04	`110-1ubuntu2`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	dracut	26.04	`110-3ubuntu1`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	dracut	26.04	`110-5`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	dracut	26.04	`110-7`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	dracut	26.04	`110-10`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	dracut	26.04	`110-11`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	dracut	26.04	`110-11ubuntu0.1`	fixed
Ubuntu	dracut	pro	`043-2`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	dracut	pro	`043-4`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	dracut	pro	`044+3-1`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	dracut	pro	`044+3-2`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	dracut	pro	`044+3-3`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	dracut	pro	`044+3-3ubuntu0.1~esm1`	fixed
Suse	dracut	linux enterprise desktop 12 sp2	`044-108.1`	fixed
Suse	dracut	linux enterprise server for raspberry pi 12 sp2	`044-108.1`	fixed
Suse	dracut	linux enterprise server 12 sp2	`044-108.1`	fixed
Suse	dracut	linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp2	`044-108.1`	fixed
Suse	dracut	linux enterprise desktop 12 sp1	`037-91.1`	fixed
Suse	dracut	linux enterprise server 12 sp1	`037-91.1`	fixed
Suse	dracut	linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp1	`037-91.1`	fixed
Suse	dracut	linux enterprise server 12-ltss	`037-51.31.1`	fixed

Fixed-version evidence

Distribution	Package	Type	Release	Fixed version	Urgency	Origin	Bugs
Debian	dracut	source	sid	`044+189-1`	low	Not reported	[843697]
Debian	dracut	source	forky	`044+189-1`	low	Not reported	[843697]
Debian	dracut	source	trixie	`044+189-1`	low	Not reported	[843697]
Debian	dracut	source	bookworm	`044+189-1`	low	Not reported	[843697]
Ubuntu	dracut	deb	noble	`044+189-1`	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Ubuntu	dracut	deb	noble	`060+5-1ubuntu3.4`	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Ubuntu	dracut-config-generic	deb	noble	`060+5-1ubuntu3.4`	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Ubuntu	dracut-config-rescue	deb	noble	`060+5-1ubuntu3.4`	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Ubuntu	dracut-core	deb	noble	`060+5-1ubuntu3.4`	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Ubuntu	dracut-install	deb	noble	`060+5-1ubuntu3.4`	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Ubuntu	dracut-live	deb	noble	`060+5-1ubuntu3.4`	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Ubuntu	dracut-network	deb	noble	`060+5-1ubuntu3.4`	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Ubuntu	dracut-squash	deb	noble	`060+5-1ubuntu3.4`	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Ubuntu	dracut	deb	pro	`051-1ubuntu0.1~esm1`	Not reported	USN-8828-1	Not reported
Ubuntu	dracut	deb	24.04	`060+5-1ubuntu3.4`	Not reported	USN-8828-1	Not reported
Ubuntu	dracut	deb	26.04	`110-11ubuntu0.1`	Not reported	USN-8828-1	Not reported
Ubuntu	dracut	deb	pro	`044+3-3ubuntu0.1~esm1`	Not reported	UBUNTU-CVE-2016-8637	Not reported
Suse	dracut	rpm	linux enterprise desktop 12 sp2	`044-108.1`	Not reported	SUSE-SU-2017:0951-1	Not reported
Suse	dracut	rpm	linux enterprise server for raspberry pi 12 sp2	`044-108.1`	Not reported	SUSE-SU-2017:0951-1	Not reported
Suse	dracut	rpm	linux enterprise server 12 sp2	`044-108.1`	Not reported	SUSE-SU-2017:0951-1	Not reported
Suse	dracut	rpm	linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp2	`044-108.1`	Not reported	SUSE-SU-2017:0951-1	Not reported
Suse	dracut	rpm	linux enterprise desktop 12 sp1	`037-91.1`	Not reported	SUSE-SU-2017:0641-1	Not reported
Suse	dracut	rpm	linux enterprise server 12 sp1	`037-91.1`	Not reported	SUSE-SU-2017:0641-1	Not reported
Suse	dracut	rpm	linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp1	`037-91.1`	Not reported	SUSE-SU-2017:0641-1	Not reported
Suse	dracut	rpm	linux enterprise server 12-ltss	`037-51.31.1`	Not reported	SUSE-SU-2017:2696-1	Not reported

[Debian bug #843697]

OpenFactory catalog packages

[Debian 12 (Bookworm)]

[dracut]Fixed
Details (4)
- 059-4 · all · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · bookworm; usn · dracut · debian · 12
- 059-4 · all · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · bookworm; usn · dracut · debian · 12
- 106-5~bpo12+1 · all · bookworm-backports
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · bookworm; usn · dracut · debian · 12
- 106-5~bpo12+1 · all · bookworm-backports
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · bookworm; usn · dracut · debian · 12
[dracut-config-generic]Fixed
Source package: [dracut]
Details (4)
- 059-4 · all · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · bookworm; usn · dracut · debian · 12
- 059-4 · all · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · bookworm; usn · dracut · debian · 12
- 106-5~bpo12+1 · all · bookworm-backports
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · bookworm; usn · dracut · debian · 12
- 106-5~bpo12+1 · all · bookworm-backports
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · bookworm; usn · dracut · debian · 12
[dracut-config-rescue]Fixed
Source package: [dracut]
Details (4)
- 059-4 · all · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · bookworm; usn · dracut · debian · 12
- 059-4 · all · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · bookworm; usn · dracut · debian · 12
- 106-5~bpo12+1 · all · bookworm-backports
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · bookworm; usn · dracut · debian · 12
- 106-5~bpo12+1 · all · bookworm-backports
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · bookworm; usn · dracut · debian · 12
[dracut-core]Fixed
Source package: [dracut]
Details (4)
- 059-4 · amd64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · bookworm; usn · dracut · debian · 12
- 059-4 · arm64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · bookworm; usn · dracut · debian · 12
- 106-5~bpo12+1 · amd64 · bookworm-backports
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · bookworm; usn · dracut · debian · 12
- 106-5~bpo12+1 · arm64 · bookworm-backports
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · bookworm; usn · dracut · debian · 12
[dracut-install]Fixed
Source package: [dracut]
Details (2)
- 106-5~bpo12+1 · amd64 · bookworm-backports
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · bookworm; usn · dracut · debian · 12
- 106-5~bpo12+1 · arm64 · bookworm-backports
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · bookworm; usn · dracut · debian · 12
[dracut-live]Fixed
Source package: [dracut]
Details (4)
- 059-4 · all · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · bookworm; usn · dracut · debian · 12
- 059-4 · all · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · bookworm; usn · dracut · debian · 12
- 106-5~bpo12+1 · all · bookworm-backports
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · bookworm; usn · dracut · debian · 12
- 106-5~bpo12+1 · all · bookworm-backports
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · bookworm; usn · dracut · debian · 12
[dracut-network]Fixed
Source package: [dracut]
Details (4)
- 059-4 · all · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · bookworm; usn · dracut · debian · 12
- 059-4 · all · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · bookworm; usn · dracut · debian · 12
- 106-5~bpo12+1 · all · bookworm-backports
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · bookworm; usn · dracut · debian · 12
- 106-5~bpo12+1 · all · bookworm-backports
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · bookworm; usn · dracut · debian · 12
[dracut-squash]Fixed
Source package: [dracut]
Details (4)
- 059-4 · all · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · bookworm; usn · dracut · debian · 12
- 059-4 · all · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · bookworm; usn · dracut · debian · 12
- 106-5~bpo12+1 · all · bookworm-backports
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · bookworm; usn · dracut · debian · 12
- 106-5~bpo12+1 · all · bookworm-backports
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · bookworm; usn · dracut · debian · 12
[dracut-test]Fixed
Source package: [dracut]
Details (2)
- 106-5~bpo12+1 · all · bookworm-backports
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · bookworm; usn · dracut · debian · 12
- 106-5~bpo12+1 · all · bookworm-backports
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · bookworm; usn · dracut · debian · 12

[Debian 13 (Trixie)]

[dracut]Fixed
Details (2)
- 106-6 · all · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · 13
- 106-6 · all · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · 13
[dracut-config-generic]Fixed
Source package: [dracut]
Details (2)
- 106-6 · all · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · 13
- 106-6 · all · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · 13
[dracut-config-rescue]Fixed
Source package: [dracut]
Details (2)
- 106-6 · all · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · 13
- 106-6 · all · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · 13
[dracut-core]Fixed
Source package: [dracut]
Details (2)
- 106-6 · amd64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · 13
- 106-6 · arm64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · 13
[dracut-install]Fixed
Source package: [dracut]
Details (2)
- 106-6 · amd64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · 13
- 106-6 · arm64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · 13
[dracut-live]Fixed
Source package: [dracut]
Details (2)
- 106-6 · all · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · 13
- 106-6 · all · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · 13
[dracut-network]Fixed
Source package: [dracut]
Details (2)
- 106-6 · all · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · 13
- 106-6 · all · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · 13
[dracut-squash]Fixed
Source package: [dracut]
Details (2)
- 106-6 · all · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · 13
- 106-6 · all · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · 13
[dracut-test]Fixed
Source package: [dracut]
Details (2)
- 106-6 · all · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · 13
- 106-6 · all · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 044+189-1
  usn · dracut · debian · 13

Observed: Oct 23, 2026, 5:23:29 PM UTC

References

[Debian Security Tracker] · [FIRST EPSS] · [OSV Package Vulnerability Database] · [Red Hat security advisories and VEX] · [SUSE security advisories and VEX] · [Ubuntu Security Notices (USN)]