CVE-2016-8646 in Kernel
Summary
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.
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Reservation
10/12/2016
Disclosure
11/27/2016
Status
Confirmed
Entries
VulDB provides additional information and datapoints for this CVE:
| ID | Vulnerability | CWE | Exp | Cou | CVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93845 | Linux Kernel algif_hash.c hash_accept null pointer dereference | 476 | Not defined | Official fix | CVE-2016-8646 |