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Last Modified |
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Description |
Linux Kernel contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is triggered when an error occurs when handling SCTP packets without a chunk, and will result in loss of availability for the platform.
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Classification |
Location:
Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type:
Denial of Service
Impact:
Loss of Availability
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
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Solution |
Upgrade to version 2.6.16.23, 2.6.17.3 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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Linux Kernel
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2.6.16.22 |
2.6.17.2 |
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Credit |
- George A. Theall - theall
 tenablesecurity.com - TenableSecurity
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