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HIGH · 7.3

CVE-2016-3841

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 sendms...

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

7.3

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
GoogleAndroid6.0.1
LinuxLinux Kernel< 3.2.75

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416CWE-264

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-3841?

CVE-2016-3841 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). 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 sendms...

How severe is CVE-2016-3841?

CVE-2016-3841 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-3841?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android, Linux Linux Kernel.