CVE-2016-3156
The IPv4 implementation in the Linux kernel before 4.5.2 mishandles destruction of device objects, which allows guest OS users to cause a de
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- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- 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 IPv4 implementation in the Linux kernel before 4.5.2 mishandles destruction of device objects, which allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (host OS networking outage) by arranging for a large number of IP addresses.
Timeline
- CVE published
- Record last updated
Affected versions
- n/a n/a
Version range not reported
References 25
ubuntu.com
lists.opensuse.org
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00054.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00005.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00059.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00052.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00019.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00060.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00038.html