Resolution for CVE-2016-4484

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • This Hack Gives Linux Root Shell Just By Pressing 'ENTER' for 70 Seconds.
  • dracut: cryptsetup: Incorrect error handling when checking password (CVE-2016-4484)

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7

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