CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-4951

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The tipc_nl_publ_dump function in the Linux kernel through version 4.6 does not verify socket existence, allowing local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a dumpit operation.

Risk Assessment

The lack of socket existence verification can lead to system crashes, affecting service availability within the organization. Potential unspecified impacts may also affect system stability.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, monitoring system logs for unauthorized access attempts is advisable.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The tipc_nl_publ_dump function in net/tipc/socket.c in the Linux kernel through 4.6 does not verify socket existence, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a dumpit operation.

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