CVE-2016-1882

7.5 HIGH
Published: January 29, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

FreeBSD 9.3 before p33, 10.1 before p26, and 10.2 before p9 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel crash) via vectors related to creating a TCP connection with the TCP_MD5SIG and TCP_NOOPT socket options.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.5%
65th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

freebsd