Arch Linux update for linux-zen
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2016-5696 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-300 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software |
Arch Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Arch Linux |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) Man-in-the-middle attack
EUVDB-ID: #VU357
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 5.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5696
CWE-ID:
CWE-300 - Channel Accessible by Non-Endpoint ('Man-in-the-Middle')
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to write arbitrary files and cause DoS condition on the target system.
The weakness exists due to an error in net/ipv4/tcp_input.c while determining the rate of challenge ACK segments. A remote attacker can perform man-in-the-middle attack and hijack TCP sessions via a blind in-window attack.
MitigationUpdate the affected package to version 4.7-1.
Vulnerable software versionsArch Linux: All versions
CPE2.3 External linksQ & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
