SB2016111609 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel netfilter
Published: November 16, 2016
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016111609
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7917)
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read error within the nlmsg_hdr() function in net/netfilter/nfnetlink.c. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.