#VU360 “Use-after-free” error in Linux kernel - CVE-2016-6828
Published: September 7, 2016 / Updated: May 30, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU360
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation
Linux Foundation
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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.