SB2015122807 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel net

CSH
CYBERSECURITY HELP
Sign In REGISTER

Main Vulnerability Database SB2015122807

SB2015122807 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel net

Published: December 28, 2015

Security Bulletin ID SB2015122807
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2013-7446)

The vulnerability allows a local user to damange or delete data.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the unix_release_sock(), unix_create1(), unix_dgram_sendmsg(), unix_state_lock(), unix_state_unlock() and unix_dgram_poll() functions in net/unix/af_unix.c. A local user can damange or delete data.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References