OSVDB ID: 25696 Title: Linux Kernel SCTP Chunk Length Calculation Parameter Processing Overflow DoS |
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Description |
The Linux kernel contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is triggered because of a flaw in the bounds checking process of chunk lengths and parameter lengths defined in 'include/net/sctp/sctp.h'. This might lead to attempted access of invalid memory and might result in a kernel crash and hence loss of availability for the platform. |
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Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Denial of Service, Input Manipulation Impact: Loss of Integrity, Loss of Availability Exploit: Exploit Unknown Disclosure: OSVDB Verified, Vendor Verified |
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Upgrade to version 2.4.33, 2.6.16.17 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds. |
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Unknown or Incomplete |