Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU360

“Use-after-free” error in Linux kernel - CVE-2016-6828

Published: September 7, 2016 / Updated: May 30, 2020

Vulnerability identifier: #VU360

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-6828

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: Public exploit is available

Vendor: Linux Foundation

Affected software:
Linux kernel

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows local users to provoke a denial of service.

The vulnerability predicts TCP realization by a local user.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will allow an attacker to cause a denial of service.

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