SB2017040409 - Improperly implemented security check for standard in Linux kernel ipv4

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SB2017040409 - Improperly implemented security check for standard in Linux kernel ipv4

Published: April 4, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017040409
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improperly implemented security check for standard (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-10229)

CWE-ID: CWE-358 - Improperly Implemented Security Check for Standard

CVSSv4: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to improperly implemented security check for standard error within the udpv6_recvmsg() function in net/ipv6/udp.c, within the udp_recvmsg() function in net/ipv4/udp.c. A remote non-authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References