SB2016080601 - Input validation error in Linux kernel
Published: August 6, 2016 Updated: August 9, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016080601
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-6162)
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.
net/core/skbuff.c in the Linux kernel 4.7-rc6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) or possibly have unspecified other impact via certain IPv6 socket operations.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.