CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-2070

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The tcp_cwnd_reduction function in the Linux kernel before version 4.3.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a divide-by-zero error, leading to system crashes.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to remotely crash the system, potentially causing service downtime.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to version 4.3.5 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The tcp_cwnd_reduction function in net/ipv4/tcp_input.c in the Linux kernel before 4.3.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and system crash) via crafted TCP traffic.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS