#VU1255 Stack-based buffer overflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2016-8399

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#VU1255 Stack-based buffer overflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2016-8399

Published: December 10, 2016 / Updated: May 30, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU1255
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-8399
CWE-ID: CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to cause kernel panic or escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when crating an ICMP header. A local user can create a very short ICMP header and execute arbitrary code within the contest of the kernel.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow a local user to escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Update to version 4.8.14 or 4.4.38.

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