CVE-2016-9555
The sctp_sf_ootb function in net/sctp/sm_statefuns.c in the Linux kernel before 4.8.8 lacks chunk-length checking for the first chunk, which
- Published
- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean?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 sctp_sf_ootb function in net/sctp/sm_statefuns.c in the Linux kernel before 4.8.8 lacks chunk-length checking for the first chunk, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds slab access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted SCTP data.
Timeline
- CVE published
- Record last updated
- EPSS reached 10%
FIRST estimates at least a 10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Affected versions
- n/a n/a
Version range not reported
References 23
lists.opensuse.org
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-12/msg00044.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-12/msg00077.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-12/msg00067.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-12/msg00056.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-12/msg00073.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-12/msg00087.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-12/msg00070.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-12/msg00055.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-12/msg00054.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-12/msg00076.html