CVE-2016-10229

Critical

udp.c in the Linux kernel before 4.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via UDP traffic that triggers an unsafe second checksum calculation during execution of a recv system call with the MSG_PEEK flag.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2017-04-04
Last modified 2026-05-13
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

9.8

out of 10
Critical
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-358

CVE-2016-10229 is classified as CWE-358

See CWE-358 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2016-10229?

    CVE-2016-10229 is a Critical severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 out of 10 . CVE-2016-10229 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2016-10229?

    CVE-2016-10229 has a CVSS score of 9.8 out of 10, rated Critical severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-10229?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2016-10229 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2016-10229 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2016-10229 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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