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ID:9907 - Exploit for Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2016-8655
ID:9907 - Exploit for Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2016-8655
Published: June 3, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU90824
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-8655
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
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.