CVE-2015-7799
The slhc_init function in drivers/net/slip/slhc.c in the Linux kernel through 4.2.3 does not ensure that certain slot numbers are valid, whi
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- Not listed in CISA KEV
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
The slhc_init function in drivers/net/slip/slhc.c in the Linux kernel through 4.2.3 does not ensure that certain slot numbers are valid, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) via a crafted PPPIOCSMAXCID ioctl call.
Timeline
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Affected versions
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Version range not reported
References 22
lists.opensuse.org
- opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00018.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00031.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00005.html
- opensuse-updates/2015-12/msg00039.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00026.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00038.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00015.html