CVE-2016-9555
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS 3.1
EPSS 9.1%
Description
The sctp_sf_ootb function in net/sctp/sm_statefuns.c in the Linux kernel before 4.8.8 lacks chunk-length checking for the first chunk, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds slab access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted SCTP data.
How to fix CVE-2016-9555
To remediate CVE-2016-9555, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/linux—upgrade to 4.8.11-1 or later
Is CVE-2016-9555 being exploited?
Moderate — EPSS is 9.1%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.
Affected packages (1)
- from 0, < 4.8.11-1
CVSS scores
| Source | Version | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| osv | CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL9.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |