CVE-2016-8655
HighRace condition in net/packet/af_packet.c in the Linux kernel through 4.8.12 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) by leveraging the CAP_NET_RAW capability to change a socket version, related to the packet_set_ring and packet_setsockopt functions.
CVSS 3.1 score
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness type
CWE-362CVE-2016-8655 is a Race Condition vulnerability
What is Race Condition?
The product contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, creating unexpected states. Learn more on MITRE CWE
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2016-8655 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Packet Stormhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/140063/Linux-Kernel-4.4.0-AF_PACKET-Race-Condition-Privilege-Escalation.htmlThird Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Third Party Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Securityfocushttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94692Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Securitytrackerhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037403Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Securitytrackerhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037968Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3149-1Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3149-2Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3150-1Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3150-2Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3151-1Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3151-2Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3151-3Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3151-4Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3152-1Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3152-2Third Party Advisory
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Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Third Party Advisory
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Exploit-DBhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40871/Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Exploit-DBhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44696/Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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PatchKernel patch commithttp://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=84ac7260236a49c79eede91617700174c2c19b0c
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/84ac7260236a49c79eede91617700174c2c19b0c
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2016-8655?
CVE-2016-8655 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10 , classified as a Race Condition flaw (CWE-362) . CVE-2016-8655 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2016-8655?
CVE-2016-8655 has a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-8655?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2016-8655. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2016-8655 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2016-8655 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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What is Race Condition (CWE-362)?
The product contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, creating unexpected states. View CWE-362 on MITRE CWE →