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DEBIAN-CVE-2016-4557

DEBIAN-CVE-2016-4557 PUBLISHED CVSS 7.800000190734863 HIGH

The replace_map_fd_with_map_ptr function in kernel/bpf/verifier.c in the Linux kernel before 4.5.5 does not properly maintain an fd data structure, which allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via crafted BPF instructions that reference an incorrect file descriptor.

Risk Scores

CVSS v3.1
7.800000190734863
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Debian:14linux0, 0, 0
Debian:11linux0, 0, 0
Debian:12linux0, 0, 0
Debian:13linux0, 0, 0

Timeline

  • May 23, 2016 CVE Published
  • Apr 28, 2026 CVE Updated
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