The icmp6_send function in net/ipv6/icmp.c in the Linux kernel through 4.8.12 omits a certain check of the dst data structure, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via a fragmented IPv6 packet.
References
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http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=79dc7e3f1cd323be4c81aa1a94faa1b3ed987fb2 | Issue Tracking Patch Vendor Advisory |
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/08/15 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94824 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/79dc7e3f1cd323be4c81aa1a94faa1b3ed987fb2 | Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory |
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History
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Information
Published : 2016-12-08 17:59
Updated : 2024-02-04 19:11
NVD link : CVE-2016-9919
Mitre link : CVE-2016-9919
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-9919
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Products Affected
linux
- linux_kernel
CWE
CWE-20
Improper Input Validation