SUSE-SU-2016:1710-1
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Security update for the Linux Kernel
The SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 GA kernel was updated to receive one critical security fix. Security issue fixed: - CVE-2016-4997: A buffer overflow in 32bit compat_setsockopt iptables handling could lead to a local privilege escalation. (bsc#986362)
Exploit probability
Not scored
Published
June 30, 2016
Required by
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Last source change
February 4, 2026
02 / AFFECTED SOFTWARE
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03 / CONNECTIONS
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04 / EVIDENCE
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Open Source Vulnerabilities
SUSE-SU-2016:1710-1
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The SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 GA kernel was updated to receive one critical security fix. Security issue fixed: - CVE-2016-4997: A buffer overflow in 32bit compat_setsockopt iptables handling could lead to a local privilege escalation. (bsc#986362)
05 / REFERENCES