Title: Linux Kernel ip_route_input() Multi-cast IP Request Local DoS
Info
Disclosure
Apr 18, 2006
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Apr 18, 2006
Solution
Unknown
Description
The Linux Kernel contains a flaw that may allow a local denial of service. The issue is triggered when a route for a multicast IP address is requested, and will result in a kernel panic cause by a NULL pointer dereference, and therefore lead to loss of availability for the platform.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Denial of Service
Impact:
Loss of Availability
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified,
Vendor Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 2.4.33, 2.6.16.8 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.