CVE-2016-10229
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 12.79%
Last modified
CVE-2016-10229 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. udp.c in the Linux kernel before 4.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via UDP traffic that triggers an unsafe second checksum calculation during execution of a recv system call with the MSG_PEEK flag.. EPSS estimates a 12.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
udp.c in the Linux kernel before 4.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via UDP traffic that triggers an unsafe second checksum calculation during execution of a recv system call with the MSG_PEEK flag.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.2, < 3.2.76 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.3, < 3.4.113 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.5, < 3.10.103 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.11, < 3.12.53 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.13, < 3.14.77 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.15, < 3.16.35 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.17, < 3.18.45 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.19, < 4.1.40 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.2, < 4.4.21 |
| Android | <= 7.1.1 |
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=197c949e7798fbf28cfadc69d9ca0c2abbf93191Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-04-01.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97397Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038201Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/197c949e7798fbf28cfadc69d9ca0c2abbf93191Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2016-10229Third Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=197c949e7798fbf28cfadc69d9ca0c2abbf93191Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-04-01.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97397Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038201Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/197c949e7798fbf28cfadc69d9ca0c2abbf93191Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2016-10229Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-10229?
udp.c in the Linux kernel before 4.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via UDP traffic that triggers an unsafe second checksum calculation during execution of a recv system call with the MSG_PEEK flag.
How severe is CVE-2016-10229?
CVE-2016-10229 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 12.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10229?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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