OSVDB ID: 24715

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.

Products

Linux

Kernel

2.6.16.7

References

Credit

  • Alexandra Kossovsky - Alexandra.Kossovskyoktetlabs.ru -


Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/24715