CWE Code: 416
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 7.2
CWE Name:  Use After Free
Summary: the ipv6 stack in the linux kernel before 4.3.3 mishandles options data, which allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (use-after-free and system crash) via a crafted sendmsg system call.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2016-08-06
Last Modified Date: 2018-01-05
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CWE Code: 416
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 7.2
CWE Name:  Use After Free
Summary: the ipv6 stack in the linux kernel before 4.3.3 mishandles options data, which allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (use-after-free and system crash) via a crafted sendmsg system call.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2016-08-06
Last Modified Date: 2018-01-05
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