SB2016120809 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel packet

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SB2016120809 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel packet

Published: December 8, 2016 Updated: June 3, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2016120809
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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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.

References