Vulnerability Description
The sctp_sf_ootb function in net/sctp/sm_statefuns.c in the Linux kernel before 4.8.8 lacks chunk-length checking for the first chunk, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds slab access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted SCTP data.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.2, < 3.2.85 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=bf911eIssue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-12/msg00044.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-12/msg00054.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-12/msg00055.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-12/msg00056.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-12/msg00067.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-12/msg00070.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-12/msg00073.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-12/msg00076.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-12/msg00077.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-12/msg00087.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0086.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0091.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0113.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0307.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-9555?
CVE-2016-9555 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The sctp_sf_ootb function in net/sctp/sm_statefuns.c in the Linux kernel before 4.8.8 lacks chunk-length checking for the first chunk, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-o...
How severe is CVE-2016-9555?
CVE-2016-9555 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-9555?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.