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ID:1964 - Exploit for Integer overflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2016-8636
ID:1964 - Exploit for Integer overflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2016-8636
Published: March 18, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU5833
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-8636
CWE-ID: CWE-190
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to cause denial of service and escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in mem_check_range(). A local user can trigger memory corruption and cause denial of service or elevate privileges on vulnerable system
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may lead to kernel panic or privilege escalation.Remediation
Install update from kernel repository.