SB2016082303 - Fedora 24 update for kernel



SB2016082303 - Fedora 24 update for kernel

Published: August 23, 2016 Updated: April 24, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2016082303
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
  • Low
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  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) “Use-after-free” error (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-6828)

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

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


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.