CVE-2016-4805: Use-after-free vulnerability in drivers/net/ppp/ppp_generic.c in the Linux kernel before 4.5.2 allows local...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-4805 is a Linux kernel flaw that can let a local user crash a system or trigger memory corruption. It is not described as remotely exploitable in the provided sources. Business urgency is highest for shared Linux hosts, container platforms, and systems where untrusted users can run local code. Exposure is likely limited to Linux systems running vulnerable pre-4.5.2 kernels or affected vendor kernel builds. Distribution backports may fix older-looking versions, so vendor package status matters more than upstream version alone. Systems with local users, containers, or network namespace use deserve priority review. Patch in the normal security-maintenance cycle, with faster handling for multi-user, hosted, or containerized Linux environments. This is not supported as an internet-facing emergency by the provided evidence, but kernel crash risk can affect availability. Mitigation focus: Apply fixed kernel updates from the relevant Linux distribution vendor.; Confirm the kernel includes the upstream fix or a vendor backport.; Prioritize shared hosts, container nodes, and systems with untrusted local users..

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Jun 13, 2026, 14:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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