SB2016111615 - Double free in Linux kernel scsi driver
Published: November 16, 2016
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016111615
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Double free (CVE-ID: CVE-2015-8962)
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to a double free error within the sg_common_write() function in drivers/scsi/sg.c. A local user can execute arbitrary code.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.