CWE Code: 189
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 6.9
CWE Name:  Numeric Errors
Summary: integer overflow in the ping_init_sock function in net/ipv4/ping.c in the linux kernel through 3.14.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and system crash) or possibly gain privileges via a crafted application that leverages an improperly managed reference counter.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: MEDIUM
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2014-04-14
Last Modified Date: 2017-01-07
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CWE Code: 189
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 6.9
CWE Name:  Numeric Errors
Summary: integer overflow in the ping_init_sock function in net/ipv4/ping.c in the linux kernel through 3.14.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and system crash) or possibly gain privileges via a crafted application that leverages an improperly managed reference counter.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: MEDIUM
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2014-04-14
Last Modified Date: 2017-01-07
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