CVE-2016-4997 (High) detected in multiple libraries

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CVE-2016-4997 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Libraries - linuxlinux-3.0.49, linuxlinux-3.0.49, linuxlinux-3.0.49, linux-stable-rtv3.8.6, linuxlinux-3.0.49

Vulnerability Details

The compat IPT_SO_SET_REPLACE and IP6T_SO_SET_REPLACE setsockopt implementations in the netfilter subsystem in the Linux kernel before 4.6.3 allow local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) by leveraging in-container root access to provide a crafted offset value that triggers an unintended decrement.

Publish Date: 2016-07-03

URL: CVE-2016-4997

CVSS 3 Score Details (7.8)

Base Score Metrics:

• Exploitability Metrics:
  • Attack Vector: Local
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: Low
  • User Interaction: None
  • Scope: Unchanged
• Impact Metrics:
  • Confidentiality Impact: High
  • Integrity Impact: High
  • Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-4997

Release Date: 2016-07-03

Fix Resolution: 4.6.3

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