CVE-2016-9806

kernel: netlink: double-free in netlink_dump

Published Dec 28, 2016 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Race condition in the netlink_dump function in net/netlink/af_netlink.c in the Linux kernel before 4.6.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (double free) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted application that makes sendmsg system calls, leading to a free operation associated with a new dump that started earlier than anticipated.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-10607 Race condition in the netlink_dump function in net/netlink/af_netlink.c in the Linux kernel before 4.6.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (double free) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted application that makes sendmsg system calls, leading to a free operation associated with a new dump that started earlier than anticipated.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3168-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3168-2 Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 2:59 AM
Reserved
Dec 4, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 28, 2016, 7:59 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:56 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
May 15, 2016, 12:00 AM