Description
The IPv6 stack in the Linux kernel before 4.3.3 mishandles options data, which allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (use-after-free and system crash) via a crafted sendmsg system call.
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu USN |
USN-3083-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-3083-2 | Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerabilities |
References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: google_android
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T00:10:31.094Z
Reserved: 2016-03-30T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2016-3841
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Status : Modified
Published: 2016-08-06T20:59:01.297
Modified: 2026-05-06T22:30:45.220
Link: CVE-2016-3841
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Ubuntu USN