CVE-2016-3841

kernel: use-after-free via crafted IPV6 sendmsg for raw / tcp / udp / l2tp sockets.

Published Aug 6, 2016 CVSS 3.1 · 7.3 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3083-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3083-2 Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerabilities
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
google_android
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 12:10 AM
Reserved
Mar 30, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 6, 2016, 8:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:46 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Aug 8, 2016, 12:00 AM