Improper input validation in Linux Kernel
CVE-2016-6162
net/core/skbuff.c in the Linux kernel 4.7-rc6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) or possibly have unspecified other impact via certain IPv6 socket operations.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.003 (26.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Linux Linux_kernel — versions 4.7
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Issue Tracking)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-6162?
- CVE-2016-6162 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2016-08-06.
- How severe is CVE-2016-6162?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2016-6162 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.