CVE-2016-7795: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-7795: The manager_invoke_notify_message function in systemd 231 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial...

The manager_invoke_notify_message function in systemd 231 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and PID 1 hang) via a zero-length message received over a notify socket.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 02:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2016-7795 is a local denial-of-service flaw in systemd 231 and earlier. A local user can send a zero-length notify message that may trigger an assertion failure and hang PID 1, threatening host availability. It is not described as remote code execution. Linux systems running systemd 231 or earlier are the stated exposure. Business risk is highest on shared, multi-user, or hosting systems where untrusted local users can interact with systemd notify sockets. Treat as a targeted availability risk, not a breach-class vulnerability. Patch during normal urgent Linux maintenance, faster for shared systems where local users are not fully trusted. Mitigation focus: Inventory Linux hosts for systemd 231 or earlier.; Apply distribution-provided systemd updates referenced by vendor advisories.; Prioritize shared hosts and systems with untrusted local users..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 13:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 13, 2016, 14:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://www.agwa.name/blog/post/how_to_crash_systemd_in_one_tweetCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
https://github.com/systemd/systemd/issues/4234CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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