PT-2006-3238 · Linux+1 · Linux Kernel+1

Published

2006-05-09

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Updated

2017-10-11

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CVE-2006-2271

CVSS v2.0

7.8

High

VectorAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Linux kernel versions prior to 2.6.17
Description The issue affects the ECNE chunk handling in Linux SCTP, allowing remote attackers to cause a denial of service, resulting in a kernel panic. This occurs when an unexpected chunk is received while the session is in a CLOSED state.
Recommendations For Linux kernel versions prior to 2.6.17, update to version 2.6.17 or later to resolve the issue.

Fix

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Related Identifiers

CVE-2006-2271
DSA-1097-1
DSA-1103
RHSA-2006:0493
RHSA-2006_0493

Affected Products

Linux Kernel
Red Hat