CVE-2016-5696
Medium
Description
net/ipv4/tcp_input.c in the Linux kernel before 4.7 does not properly determine the rate of challenge ACK segments, which makes it easier for remote attackers to hijack TCP sessions via a blind in-window attack.
SeverityMedium
CVSS4.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedAug 6, 2016
First seenAug 6, 2016
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | v ≤ 4.6.6 | — |
| google android | v ≤ 7.0 | — |
| oracle vm_server | 3.3, 3.4 | — |
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