OSVDB ID: 33050

Title: OpenBSD kern/uipc_mbuf2.c mbuf Crafted ICMP6 Packet Remote Code Execution

Info

Disclosure

Feb 26, 2007

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

A remote overflow exists in OpenBSD. The kernel fails to properly allocate kernel memory buffers when handling ICMP6 packets resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted packet, an attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, OpenBSD has released a patch to address this vulnerability.

Products

OpenBSD

OpenBSD

3.9
4.0

References

Credit

  • Alfredo Ortega -


Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/36218