CVE-2016-8633
UnknownEPSS 1.76%
Last modified
CVE-2016-8633 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. drivers/firewire/net.c in the Linux kernel before 4.8.7, in certain unusual hardware configurations, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted fragmented packets.. EPSS estimates a 1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
drivers/firewire/net.c in the Linux kernel before 4.8.7, in certain unusual hardware configurations, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted fragmented packets.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.8.6 |
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=667121ace9dbafb368618dbabcf07901c962ddacIssue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/06/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1391490Issue Tracking
- https://eyalitkin.wordpress.com/2016/11/06/cve-publication-cve-2016-8633/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/667121ace9dbafb368618dbabcf07901c962ddacIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=667121ace9dbafb368618dbabcf07901c962ddacIssue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/06/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1391490Issue Tracking
- https://eyalitkin.wordpress.com/2016/11/06/cve-publication-cve-2016-8633/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/667121ace9dbafb368618dbabcf07901c962ddacIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-8633?
drivers/firewire/net.c in the Linux kernel before 4.8.7, in certain unusual hardware configurations, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted fragmented packets.
How severe is CVE-2016-8633?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8633 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8633?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2016-8633?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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