CWE Code: 415
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 7.2
CWE Name:  Double Free
Summary: the dccp_rcv_state_process function in net/dccp/input.c in the linux kernel through 4.9.11 mishandles dccp_pkt_request packet data structures in the listen state, which allows local users to obtain root privileges or cause a denial of service (double free) via an application that makes an ipv6_recvpktinfo setsockopt system call.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2017-02-18
Last Modified Date: 2018-07-19