CVE-2016-8646

The hash_accept function in crypto/algif_hash.c in the Linux kernel before 4.3.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) by attempting to trigger use of in-kernel hash algorithms for a socket that has received zero bytes of data.
Configurations

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

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Information

Published : 2016-11-28 03:59

Updated : 2024-02-28 15:44


NVD link : CVE-2016-8646

Mitre link : CVE-2016-8646

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-8646


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Products Affected

linux

  • linux_kernel
CWE
CWE-476

NULL Pointer Dereference