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CVE-2016-5696

net/ipv4/tcp_input.c in the Linux kernel before 4.7 does not properly determine the rate of challenge ACK segments, which makes it easier for remote attackers to hijack TCP sessions via a blind in-window attack.

  • Published: Aug 6, 2016
  • Updated: Apr 13, 2023
  • CVE: CVE-2016-5696
  • Severity: Low
  • Exploit:

CVSS v3:

  • Severity: Low
  • Score: 4.8
  • AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

CVSS v2:

  • Severity: Medium
  • Score: 5.8
  • AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P

CWEs:

Software From Fixed in
google / android - 7.0.x
oracle / vm_server 3.4 3.4.x
oracle / vm_server 3.3 3.3.x
linux / linux_kernel - 4.6.6.x