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DEBIAN-CVE-2016-8646

DEBIAN-CVE-2016-8646 PUBLISHED CVSS 5.5 MEDIUM

The hash_accept function in crypto/algif_hash.c in the Linux kernel before 4.3.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) by attempting to trigger use of in-kernel hash algorithms for a socket that has received zero bytes of data.

Risk Scores

CVSS v3.0
5.5
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Products

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

Timeline

  • Nov 28, 2016 CVE Published
  • Apr 28, 2026 CVE Updated
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