SB2016082007 - Use-after-free in Debian Linux

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SB2016082007 - Use-after-free in Debian Linux

Published: August 20, 2016 Updated: August 9, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2016082007
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-9906)

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing vectors related to a lost server connection. A attackers can cause a denial of service (program crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.

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