SB2016120606 - Arch Linux update for linux
Published: December 6, 2016 Updated: April 24, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016120606
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) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-8655)
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the packet_setsockopt() and packet_set_ring() functions in net/packet/af_packet.c. A local user can execute arbitrary code.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.