CVE-2016-5696
linux - security update
4.8
MEDIUM
CVSS 3.1
EPSS 15.1%
Description
net/ipv4/tcp_input.c in the Linux kernel before 4.7 does not properly determine the rate of challenge ACK segments, which makes it easier for remote attackers to hijack TCP sessions via a blind in-window attack.
How to fix CVE-2016-5696
To remediate CVE-2016-5696, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/linux—upgrade to 4.7.2-1 or later
- —upgrade to 3.16.36-1+deb8u1 or later
Is CVE-2016-5696 being exploited?
Moderate — EPSS is 15.1%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.
Affected packages (2)
- from 0, < 4.7.2-1
- from 0, < 3.16.36-1+deb8u1
CVSS scores
| Source | Version | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| osv | CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM4.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L |