CVE-2016-9555
Critical
Description
The sctp_sf_ootb function in net/sctp/sm_statefuns.c in the Linux kernel before 4.8.8 lacks chunk-length checking for the first chunk, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds slab access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted SCTP data.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedNov 28, 2016
First seenNov 28, 2016
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel3.2.85, 3.10.105, 3.12.68, 3.16.40, 3.18.49, 4.4.32, 4.8.8 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | 3.2 ≤ v < 3.2.85, 3.3 ≤ v < 3.10.105, 3.11 ≤ v < 3.12.68, 3.13 ≤ v < 3.16.40, 3.17 ≤ v < 3.18.49, 3.19 ≤ v < 4.4.32, 4.5.0 ≤ v < 4.8.8 | 3.2.85, 3.10.105, 3.12.68, 3.16.40, 3.18.49, 4.4.32, 4.8.8 |
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