CVE-2016-8632
High
Description
The tipc_msg_build function in net/tipc/msg.c in the Linux kernel through 4.8.11 does not validate the relationship between the minimum fragment length and the maximum packet size, which allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow) by leveraging the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedNov 28, 2016
First seenNov 28, 2016
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel3.2.85, 3.16.40, 4.1.37, 4.4.65, 4.8.14 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | 2.6.16 ≤ v < 3.2.85, 3.3 ≤ v < 3.16.40, 3.17 ≤ v < 4.1.37, 4.2 ≤ v < 4.4.65, 4.5 ≤ v < 4.8.14 | 3.2.85, 3.16.40, 4.1.37, 4.4.65, 4.8.14 |
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