Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Linux kernel flaw in the FireWire networking driver. In uncommon hardware setups, specially crafted fragmented packets could let a remote attacker run code on the affected system. The risk is serious where FireWire networking is enabled, but exposure is likely narrow and the bundle shows no KEV-listed exploitation. Most organizations are exposed only if they still run affected Linux kernels with FireWire networking support enabled and relevant hardware or interfaces reachable. Internet-facing exposure is not established by the bundle. Legacy workstations, lab systems, embedded deployments, or specialized hardware fleets deserve targeted review. Prioritize as a targeted legacy-kernel remediation item, not a broad emergency. If FireWire networking is absent, urgency drops. If present on business-critical or exposed systems, patch or disable the feature promptly because the impact is kernel-level code execution. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Linux kernels to 4.8.7 or later where applicable.; Apply vendor kernel updates, including relevant Red Hat errata if using Red Hat packages.; Check vendor guidance for supported backported fixes on distribution kernels..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- RHSA-2018:1062CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://eyalitkin.wordpress.com/2016/11/06/cve-publication-cve-2016-8633/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- RHSA-2018:0676CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1391490CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/667121ace9dbafb368618dbabcf07901c962ddacCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- RHSA-2019:1170CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHSA-2019:1190CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
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