CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-6162

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Linux kernel in version 4.7-rc6 has a vulnerability that allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) or potentially have unspecified other impact via certain IPv6 socket operations.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to system crashes, affecting the availability of services within the organization. It may also pose a risk to the stability of the operating system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor IPv6 socket operations.

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Original NVD description (English source)

net/core/skbuff.c in the Linux kernel 4.7-rc6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) or possibly have unspecified other impact via certain IPv6 socket operations.

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