CVE-2016-2070

High

Description

The tcp_cwnd_reduction function in net/ipv4/tcp_input.c in the Linux kernel before 4.3.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and system crash) via crafted TCP traffic.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
ProductLinux Kernel
PublishedMay 2, 2016
First seenMay 2, 2016

How to fix

Update
  • linux linux_kernel4.3.5 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
linux linux_kernel4.3 ≤ v < 4.3.54.3.5

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