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ID:9910 - Exploit for Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2016-4557
ID:9910 - Exploit for Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2016-4557
Published: June 3, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU90830
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4557
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 replace_map_fd_with_map_ptr() function in kernel/bpf/verifier.c. A local user can execute arbitrary code.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.