CVE-2006-1527
First published: Wed May 03 2006(Updated: )
The SCTP-netfilter code in Linux kernel before 2.6.16.13 allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service (infinite loop) via unknown vectors that cause an invalid SCTP chunk size to be processed by the for_each_sctp_chunk function.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux kernel | =2.6.16.12 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.16.13
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2006/0024
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17806
- http://www.osvdb.org/25229
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19926
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20157
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0493.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20237
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006-05-31.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-302-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20716
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-161.htm
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21745
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20398
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:086
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1632
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26194
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10373
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-1527?
CVE-2006-1527 has a severity rating of medium, as it can lead to a denial of service condition.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1527?
To fix CVE-2006-1527, you should upgrade the Linux kernel to version 2.6.16.13 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2006-1527?
CVE-2006-1527 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 2.6.16.13, particularly 2.6.16.12.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-1527?
CVE-2006-1527 is a denial of service vulnerability caused by improper handling of SCTP chunk sizes.
Can CVE-2006-1527 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-1527 can be exploited remotely by attackers to trigger an infinite loop.
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