CVE-2008-1057: High severity openbsd vulnerability
Published Feb 28, 2008
·Updated
The ip6checkrh0hdr function in netinet6/ip6input.c in OpenBSD 4.2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via malformed IPv6 routing headers.
Affected Software
1 affected component
OpenBSD OpenBSD=4.2
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Feb 28, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1057?
CVE-2008-1057 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-1057?
To fix CVE-2008-1057, update to a version of OpenBSD that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2008-1057?
CVE-2008-1057 affects OpenBSD version 4.2.
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What type of attack is possible with CVE-2008-1057?
CVE-2008-1057 allows attackers to execute a denial of service attack by exploiting malformed IPv6 routing headers.
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When was CVE-2008-1057 disclosed?
CVE-2008-1057 was disclosed in 2008.