SB2013070501 - Input validation error in Linux kernel

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SB2013070501 - Input validation error in Linux kernel

Published: July 5, 2013 Updated: August 11, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2013070501
Severity
Medium
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2013-2206)

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted SCTP traffic.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.

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