CVE-2016-8632

The tipc_msg_build function in net/tipc/msg.c in the Linux kernel through 4.8.11 does not validate the relationship between the minimum fragment length and the maximum packet size, which allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow) by leveraging the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability.
Configurations

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History

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Information

Published : 2016-11-28 03:59

Updated : 2024-02-28 15:44


NVD link : CVE-2016-8632

Mitre link : CVE-2016-8632

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-8632


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Products Affected

linux

  • linux_kernel
CWE
CWE-119

Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

CWE-264

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls