Vulnerability identifier: #VU63431
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Linux Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service attack.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in the drivers/net/hamradio/6pack.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack by simulating Amateur Radio.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Linux kernel:
External links
http://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1198030
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.