CVE-2016-3841
High
Description
The IPv6 stack in the Linux kernel before 4.3.3 mishandles options data, which allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (use-after-free and system crash) via a crafted sendmsg system call.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.3
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedAug 6, 2016
First seenAug 6, 2016
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel3.2.75, 3.12.52, 3.16.35, 3.18.25, 4.1.15, 4.2.8, 4.3.3 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | v < 3.2.75, 3.3 ≤ v < 3.12.52, 3.13 ≤ v < 3.16.35, 3.17 ≤ v < 3.18.25, 3.19 ≤ v < 4.1.15, 4.2 ≤ v < 4.2.8, 4.3 ≤ v < 4.3.3 | 3.2.75, 3.12.52, 3.16.35, 3.18.25, 4.1.15, 4.2.8, 4.3.3 |
| google android | 6.0.1 | — |
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