CVE-2006-2274
Description
Linux SCTP (lksctp) before 2.6.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite recursion and crash) via a packet that contains two or more DATA fragments, which causes an skb pointer to refer back to itself when the full message is reassembled, leading to infinite recursion in the sctp_skb_pull function.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:NIntegrityNone
A:PAvailabilityPartial
Weaknesses
Affected Products
lksctp
oss-projectaka linux lksctp-tools
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Exploitability
No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.
References
http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-161.htm
support.avaya.com
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0493.html
redhat.com
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2554
vupen.com
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