CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-3135

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Integer overflow in the xt_alloc_table_info function in the Linux kernel up to version 4.5.2 on 32-bit platforms allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service via an IPT_SO_SET_REPLACE setsockopt call.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to privilege escalation or heap memory corruption, threatening system stability and data security.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to a version above 4.5.2 to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Integer overflow in the xt_alloc_table_info function in net/netfilter/x_tables.c in the Linux kernel through 4.5.2 on 32-bit platforms allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via an IPT_SO_SET_REPLACE setsockopt call.

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