SB2016081817 - Fedora 24 update for kernel
Published: August 18, 2016 Updated: April 24, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016081817
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) “Use-after-free” error (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-6828)
The vulnerability allows local users to provoke a denial of service.
The vulnerability predicts TCP realization by a local user.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will allow an attacker to cause a denial of service.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.