CVE-2016-4557

The replace_map_fd_with_map_ptr function in kernel/bpf/verifier.c in the Linux kernel before 4.5.5 does not properly maintain an fd data structure, which allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via crafted BPF instructions that reference an incorrect file descriptor.
Configurations

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OR cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Information

Published : 2016-05-23 10:59

Updated : 2024-02-28 15:21


NVD link : CVE-2016-4557

Mitre link : CVE-2016-4557

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-4557


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Products Affected

linux

  • linux_kernel