Vulnerability Description
The icmp6_send function in net/ipv6/icmp.c in the Linux kernel through 4.8.12 omits a certain check of the dst data structure, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via a fragmented IPv6 packet.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.8.10, < 4.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=79dc7eIssue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/08/15Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94824Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/79dc7e3f1cd323be4c81aa1a94faa1b3ed987fbIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=79dc7eIssue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/08/15Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94824Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/79dc7e3f1cd323be4c81aa1a94faa1b3ed987fbIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-9919?
CVE-2016-9919 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The icmp6_send function in net/ipv6/icmp.c in the Linux kernel through 4.8.12 omits a certain check of the dst data structure, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via a ...
How severe is CVE-2016-9919?
CVE-2016-9919 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-9919?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.