SB2017040405 - Red Hat update for kernel
Published: April 4, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017040405
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) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-8399)
The vulnerability allows a local user to cause kernel panic or escalate privileges.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when crating an ICMP header. A local user can create a very short ICMP header and execute arbitrary code within the contest of the kernel.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.