CVE-2016-4997 (High) detected in multiple libraries

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CVE-2016-4997 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Libraries - linux-stable-rtv4.1.33, linuxlinux-4.6, linuxlinux-4.6, linuxlinux-4.6, linuxlinux-4.6

Vulnerability Details

The compat IPT_SO_SET_REPLACE and IP6T_SO_SET_REPLACE setsockopt implementations in the netfilter subsystem in the Linux kernel before 4.6.3 allow local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) by leveraging in-container root access to provide a crafted offset value that triggers an unintended decrement.

Publish Date: 2016-07-03

URL: CVE-2016-4997

CVSS 3 Score Details (7.8)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: Low - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: High - Integrity Impact: High - Availability Impact: High

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Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-4997

Release Date: 2016-07-03

Fix Resolution: 4.6.3

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:information_source: This issue was automatically re-opened by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) has been detected in the Mend inventory.