CVE-2016-4557

kernel: Use after free vulnerability via double fdput

Published May 23, 2016 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS 10.2% KEV · Not listed
Description
The replace_map_fd_with_map_ptr function in kernel/bpf/verifier.c in the Linux kernel before 4.5.5 does not properly maintain an fd data structure, which allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via crafted BPF instructions that reference an incorrect file descriptor.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2965-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2965-2 Linux kernel (Xenial HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2965-3 Linux kernel (Raspberry Pi 2) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2965-4 Linux kernel (Qualcomm Snapdragon) vulnerability
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 12:32 AM
Reserved
May 6, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 23, 2016, 10:59 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:47 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Apr 26, 2016, 12:00 AM