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
| Vector | AV: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
Affected Products
Linux Kernel
Red Hat