CVE-2016-8646
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CVE-2016-8646 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The hash_accept function in crypto/algif_hash.c in the Linux kernel before 4.3.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) by attempting to trigger use of in-kernel hash algorithms for a socket that has received zero bytes of data.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The hash_accept function in crypto/algif_hash.c in the Linux kernel before 4.3.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) by attempting to trigger use of in-kernel hash algorithms for a socket that has received zero bytes of data.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.3.5 |
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=4afa5f9617927453ac04b24b584f6c718dfb4f45Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/15/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1388821Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/4afa5f9617927453ac04b24b584f6c718dfb4f45Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=4afa5f9617927453ac04b24b584f6c718dfb4f45Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/15/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1388821Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/4afa5f9617927453ac04b24b584f6c718dfb4f45Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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