CVE

Id
91376  
CVE No.
CVE-2016-4557  
Status
Candidate  
Description
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.  
Phase
Assigned (20160506)  
Votes
None (candidate not yet proposed)  
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