Use-after-free Vulnerability in Linux Kernel Network Drivers

CVE-2016-4805

What is CVE-2016-4805?

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the network drivers of the Linux kernel, specifically in the ppp_generic.c file. This flaw allows local users to trigger a denial of service by removing a network namespace, which may result in memory corruption or system crashes. The vulnerability pertains to the ppp_register_net_channel and ppp_unregister_channel functions, making systems running affected versions susceptible to unpredictable behaviors affecting network stability.

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