Linux Kernel Memory Leak in SIT Code ipip6_rcv() Lets Remote Users Deny Service
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SecurityTracker Alert ID: 1020118 |
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SecurityTracker URL: http://securitytracker.com/id/1020118
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CVE Reference:
CVE-2008-2136
(Links to External Site)
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Date: May 28 2008
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Impact:
Denial of service via network
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Fix Available: Yes Vendor Confirmed: Yes
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Version(s): prior to 2.6.25.3
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Description:
A vulnerability was reported in the Linux Kernel in the Simple Internet Transition code. A remote user can cause denial of service conditions.
A remote user can send specially crafted data to trigger a memory leak in the ipip6_rcv() function.
The vulnerability resides in 'net/ipv6/sit.c'.
Paul Harks reported this vulnerability.
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Impact:
A remote user can cause denial of service conditions.
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Solution:
The vendor has issued a fixed version (2.6.25.3).
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Vendor URL: www.kernel.org/ (Links to External Site)
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Cause:
Resource error
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