CVE-2016-4997 | Linux Kernel up to 3.14.72/4.4.13/4.6.2 compat_setsockopt access control (USN-3338-1 / EDB-40435)
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 3.14.72/4.4.13/4.6.2. This affects the function compat_setsockopt. The manipulation leads to improper access controls.
This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-4997. Local access is required to approach this attack. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.