SB2005050206 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel
Published: May 2, 2005
Security Bulletin ID
SB2005050206
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2005-0209)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Netfilter in Linux kernel 2.6.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel crash) via crafted IP packet fragments.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000945
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111091402626556&w=2
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_18_kernel.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-366.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-420.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12598
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11855