High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Aug 6, 2016· Updated Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6162

Description

net/core/skbuff.c in the Linux kernel 4.7-rc6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) or possibly have unspecified other impact via certain IPv6 socket operations.

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Affected products

Linux/Kernel2 versions
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.7:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.7:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: 4.7-rc6

Patches

Vulnerability mechanics

References

www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/05/8nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cginvdIssue Tracking

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