CVE-2016-3135
Integer overflow in the xt_alloc_table_info function in net/netfilter/x_tables.c in the Linux...
Integer overflow in the xt_alloc_table_info function in net/netfilter/x_tables.c in the Linux kernel through 4.5.2 on 32-bit platforms allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via an IPT_SO_SET_REPLACE setsockopt call.
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Local
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- Low
- User interaction
- None
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
NVD Score used
7.8
Integer overflow in the xt_alloc_table_info function in net/netfilter/x_tables.c in the Linux kernel through 4.5.2 on 32-bit platforms allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via an IPT_SO_SET_REPLACE setsockopt call.
- Record
CVE-2016-3135- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - CVSS 2.0
- 7.2 High
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Weakness
- CWE-189
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
Integer overflow in the xt_alloc_table_info function in net/netfilter/x_tables.c in the Linux kernel through 4.5.2 on 32-bit platforms allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via an IPT_SO_SET_REPLACE setsockopt call.
- Record
CVE-2016-3135- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2016-4187 No score
Integer overflow in the xt_alloc_table_info function in net/netfilter/x_tables.c in the Linux kernel through 4.5.2 on 32-bit platforms allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via an IPT_SO_SET_REPLACE setsockopt call.
- Record
EUVD-2016-4187- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-j2qg-x8p3-53x6
7.8
Integer overflow in the xt_alloc_table_info function in net/netfilter/x_tables.c in the Linux...
Integer overflow in the xt_alloc_table_info function in net/netfilter/x_tables.c in the Linux kernel through 4.5.2 on 32-bit platforms allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via an IPT_SO_SET_REPLACE setsockopt call.
- Record
GHSA-j2qg-x8p3-53x6- CVSS 3.0
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVBELL-CVE-2016-3135
7.8
CVE-2016-3135 does not affect BellSoft software
- Record
BELL-CVE-2016-3135- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSV
7.8
Integer overflow in the xt_alloc_table_info function in net/netfilter/x_tables.c in the Linux kernel through 4.5.2 on 32-bit platforms allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via an IPT_SO_SET_REPLACE setsockopt call.
- Record
CVE-2016-3135- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
Show 8 moreShow less
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2016-3135
7.8
Integer overflow in the xt_alloc_table_info function in net/netfilter/x_tables.c in the Linux kernel through 4.5.2 on 32-bit platforms allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via an IPT_SO_SET_REPLACE setsockopt call.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2016-3135- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUBUNTU-CVE-2016-3135
7.8
Integer overflow in the xt_alloc_table_info function in net/netfilter/x_tables.c in the Linux kernel through 4.5.2 on 32-bit platforms allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via an IPT_SO_SET_REPLACE setsockopt call.
- Record
UBUNTU-CVE-2016-3135- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - CVSS 3.0
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVopenSUSE-SU-2024:10128-1 No score
kernel-debug-4.8.13-1.1 on GA media
These are all security issues fixed in the kernel-debug-4.8.13-1.1 package on the GA media of openSUSE Tumbleweed.
- Record
openSUSE-SU-2024:10128-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUSN-2930-2 No score
linux-lts-wily vulnerabilities
Ben Hawkes discovered that the Linux netfilter implementation did not correctly perform validation when handling IPT_SO_SET_REPLACE events. A local unprivileged attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code with administrative privileges. (CVE-2016-3134)
Ben Hawkes discovered an integer overflow in the Linux netfilter implementation. On systems running 32 bit kernels, a local unprivileged attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code with administrative privileges. (CVE-2016-3135)
Ralf Spenneberg discovered that the USB driver for Clie devices in the Linux kernel did not properly validate the endpoints reported by the device. An attacker with physical access could cause a denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2015-7566)
It was discovered that a race condition existed when handling heartbeat- timeout events in the SCTP implementation of the Linux kernel. A remote attacker could use this to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2015-8767)
It was discovered that a race condition existed in the ioctl handler for the TTY driver in the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or expose sensitive information. (CVE-2016-0723)
Andrey Konovalov discovered that the ALSA USB MIDI driver incorrectly performed a double-free. A local attacker with physical access could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code with administrative privileges. (CVE-2016-2384)
Dmitry Vyukov discovered that the Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA) framework did not verify that a FIFO was attached to a client before attempting to clear it. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2016-2543)
Dmitry Vyukov discovered that a race condition existed in the Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA) framework between timer setup and closing of the client, resulting in a use-after-free. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2016-2544)
Dmitry Vyukov discovered a race condition in the timer handling implementation of the Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA) framework, resulting in a use-after-free. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2016-2545)
Dmitry Vyukov discovered race conditions in the Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA) framework's timer ioctls leading to a use-after-free. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2016-2546)
Dmitry Vyukov discovered that the Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA) framework's handling of high resolution timers did not properly manage its data structures. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system hang or crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2016-2547, CVE-2016-2548)
Dmitry Vyukov discovered that the Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA) framework's handling of high resolution timers could lead to a deadlock condition. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system hang). (CVE-2016-2549)
Ralf Spenneberg discovered that the USB driver for Treo devices in the Linux kernel did not properly validate the endpoints reported by the device. An attacker with physical access could cause a denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2016-2782)
- Record
USN-2930-2- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUSN-3054-1 No score
linux-lts-xenial vulnerabilities
Ben Hawkes discovered an integer overflow in the Linux netfilter implementation. On systems running 32 bit kernels, a local unprivileged attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code with administrative privileges. (CVE-2016-3135)
It was discovered that the keyring implementation in the Linux kernel did not ensure a data structure was initialized before referencing it after an error condition occurred. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2016-4470)
Sasha Levin discovered that a use-after-free existed in the percpu allocator in the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code with administrative privileges. (CVE-2016-4794)
Kangjie Lu discovered an information leak in the netlink implementation of the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory. (CVE-2016-5243)
- Record
USN-3054-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUSN-3055-1 No score
linux vulnerabilities
Ben Hawkes discovered an integer overflow in the Linux netfilter implementation. On systems running 32 bit kernels, a local unprivileged attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code with administrative privileges. (CVE-2016-3135)
It was discovered that the keyring implementation in the Linux kernel did not ensure a data structure was initialized before referencing it after an error condition occurred. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2016-4470)
Sasha Levin discovered that a use-after-free existed in the percpu allocator in the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code with administrative privileges. (CVE-2016-4794)
Kangjie Lu discovered an information leak in the netlink implementation of the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory. (CVE-2016-5243)
- Record
USN-3055-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUSN-3056-1 No score
linux-raspi2 vulnerabilities
Ben Hawkes discovered an integer overflow in the Linux netfilter implementation. On systems running 32 bit kernels, a local unprivileged attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code with administrative privileges. (CVE-2016-3135)
It was discovered that the keyring implementation in the Linux kernel did not ensure a data structure was initialized before referencing it after an error condition occurred. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2016-4470)
Sasha Levin discovered that a use-after-free existed in the percpu allocator in the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code with administrative privileges. (CVE-2016-4794)
Kangjie Lu discovered an information leak in the netlink implementation of the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory. (CVE-2016-5243)
- Record
USN-3056-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUSN-3057-1 No score
linux-snapdragon vulnerabilities
Ben Hawkes discovered an integer overflow in the Linux netfilter implementation. On systems running 32 bit kernels, a local unprivileged attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code with administrative privileges. (CVE-2016-3135)
It was discovered that the keyring implementation in the Linux kernel did not ensure a data structure was initialized before referencing it after an error condition occurred. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2016-4470)
Sasha Levin discovered that a use-after-free existed in the percpu allocator in the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code with administrative privileges. (CVE-2016-4794)
Kangjie Lu discovered an information leak in the netlink implementation of the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory. (CVE-2016-5243)
- Record
USN-3057-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
linuxDebian:12 |
before 4.4.6-1 | 4.4.6-1 |
linuxDebian:13 |
before 4.4.6-1 | 4.4.6-1 |
linuxDebian:14 |
before 4.4.6-1 | 4.4.6-1 |
linux-lts-wilyUbuntu:14.04:LTS |
before 4.2.0-34.39~14.04.1, plus listed versions 4.2.0-18.22~14.04.14.2.0-19.23~14.04.14.2.0-21.25~14.04.14.2.0-22.27~14.04.14.2.0-23.28~14.04.1 Show 4 moreShow less4.2.0-25.30~14.04.14.2.0-27.32~14.04.14.2.0-30.35~14.04.14.2.0-30.36~14.04.1 |
4.2.0-34.39~14.04.1 |
linux-lts-xenialUbuntu:14.04:LTS |
before 4.4.0-34.53~14.04.1, plus listed versions 4.4.0-13.29~14.04.14.4.0-14.30~14.04.24.4.0-15.31~14.04.14.4.0-18.34~14.04.14.4.0-21.37~14.04.1 Show 5 moreShow less4.4.0-22.39~14.04.14.4.0-22.40~14.04.14.4.0-24.43~14.04.14.4.0-28.47~14.04.14.4.0-31.50~14.04.1 |
4.4.0-34.53~14.04.1 |
linuxUbuntu:16.04:LTS |
before 4.4.0-34.53, plus listed versions 4.2.0-16.194.2.0-17.214.2.0-19.234.3.0-1.104.3.0-2.11 Show 24 moreShow less4.3.0-5.164.3.0-6.174.3.0-7.184.4.0-2.164.4.0-4.194.4.0-6.214.4.0-7.224.4.0-8.234.4.0-9.244.4.0-10.254.4.0-11.264.4.0-12.284.4.0-13.294.4.0-14.304.4.0-15.314.4.0-16.324.4.0-17.334.4.0-18.344.4.0-21.374.4.0-22.394.4.0-22.404.4.0-24.434.4.0-28.474.4.0-31.50 |
4.4.0-34.53 |
linux-raspi2Ubuntu:16.04:LTS |
before 4.4.0-1019.25, plus listed versions 4.2.0-1013.194.2.0-1014.214.3.0-1006.64.4.0-1003.44.4.0-1004.5 Show 6 moreShow less4.4.0-1009.104.4.0-1010.124.4.0-1010.134.4.0-1012.164.4.0-1016.224.4.0-1017.23 |
4.4.0-1019.25 |
linux-snapdragonUbuntu:16.04:LTS |
before 4.4.0-1022.25, plus listed versions 4.4.0-1012.124.4.0-1013.144.4.0-1013.154.4.0-1015.184.4.0-1019.224.4.0-1020.23 |
4.4.0-1022.25 |
kernel-sourceopenSUSE:Tumbleweed |
before 4.8.13-1.1 | 4.8.13-1.1 |
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Linux Kernel 3.10/3.18 /4.4 - Netfilter IPT_SO_SET_REPLACE Memory Corruption | 2016-03-09 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2016-3135 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.8) in Linux Kernel, published March 10, 2016. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 1.00%, the 62nd percentile. Fixed in linux 4.4.6-1.
References
code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=758
ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2930-1
ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3054-1
ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2930-2
github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/d157bd761585605b7882935ffb86286919f62ea1
ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3055-1
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ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3056-1
ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2930-3
git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit?id=d157bd761585605b7882935ffb86286919f62ea1
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1317386
ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3057-1
securityfocus.com/bid/84305
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-3135
github.com/advisories/GHSA-j2qg-x8p3-53x6
docs.bell-sw.com/security/cves/CVE-2016-3135
security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-3135
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-3135
marc.info?l=netfilter-devel&m=145757136822750&w=2
openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/14/1
ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2930-1
ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2930-2
ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2930-3
ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3054-1
ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3055-1
ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3056-1
ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3057-1
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2016-3135
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2015-7566
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2015-8767
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-0723
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-2384
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-2543
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-2544
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-2545
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-2546
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-2547
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-2548
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-2549
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-2782
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-3134
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-4470
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-4794
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-5243
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2009-3939
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2009-4026
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2009-4027
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2009-4131
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2009-4138
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2009-4536
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2009-4538
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-1146
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-1436
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-1641
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-2066
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-2942
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-2954
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-2955
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-3081
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-3296
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-3297
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-3298
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-3301
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-3310
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2011-0711
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2011-0712
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2011-1020
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2011-1180
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2011-1577
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2011-1581
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2011-2203
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2011-4604
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2012-0056
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2012-3412
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2012-3520
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2013-0160
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2013-0231
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2013-0913
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2013-2850
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-0038
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-0196
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-0691
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-8133
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-1333
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-7550
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-7884
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-7885
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-8539
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-8660
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-0723
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-0728
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-1237
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-1583
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-2184
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-2185
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-2186
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-2384
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-3134
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-3135
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-3136
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-3140
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-3689
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-3713
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-4470
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-4485
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-4486
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-4557
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-4558
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-4569
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-4578
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-4951
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-4997
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-4998
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-5195
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-5244
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-5829
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-6187
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-6480
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-6516
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-6828
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-7039
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-7042
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-7425
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-7913
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-9555
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-9576