#VU90824 Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2016-8655

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#VU90824 Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2016-8655

Published: December 8, 2016 / Updated: June 3, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU90824
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:A/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-8655
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation

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.

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