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Oracle Linux: CVE-2020-36516: ELSA-2022-8267: kernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update (MODERATE) (Multiple Advisories)

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Oracle Linux: CVE-2020-36516: ELSA-2022-8267: kernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update (MODERATE) (Multiple Advisories)

Severity
5
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:P)
Published
02/28/2022
Created
04/08/2022
Added
04/06/2022
Modified
08/06/2024

Description

An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 5.16.11. The mixed IPID assignment method with the hash-based IPID assignment policy allows an off-path attacker to inject data into a victim's TCP session or terminate that session.

Solution(s)

  • oracle-linux-upgrade-kernel

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