CVE-2016-9919

kernel: Linux panic on fragemented IPv6 traffic (icmp6_send)

Published Dec 8, 2016 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 5.7% KEV · Not listed
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.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-10706 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3170-2 Linux kernel (Raspberry Pi 2) vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 3:07 AM
Reserved
Dec 8, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 8, 2016, 5:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:56 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Dec 8, 2016, 12:00 AM