CVE-2010-0751: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Tue Apr 06 2010(Updated: )
The ip_evictor function in ip_fragment.c in libnids before 1.24, as used in dsniff and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via crafted fragmented packets.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libnids | <1.24 | |
| Fedora | =11 | |
| Fedora | =13 | |
| Fedora | =12 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-April/038375.html
- http://freefr.dl.sourceforge.net/project/libnids/libnids/1.24/libnids-1.24.releasenotes.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39249
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39225
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-April/038410.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0777
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0791
- http://xorl.wordpress.com/2010/04/04/libnids-ip-fragmentation-remote-null-pointer-dereference/
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-April/038388.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39142
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/57428
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0751?
CVE-2010-0751 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0751?
To fix CVE-2010-0751, upgrade libnids to version 1.24 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2010-0751?
CVE-2010-0751 affects libnids versions prior to 1.24 and specific versions of Fedora, including 11, 12, and 13.
What kind of attack does CVE-2010-0751 exploit?
CVE-2010-0751 can be exploited by remote attackers through crafted fragmented packets.
What is the impact of CVE-2010-0751?
The impact of CVE-2010-0751 is a denial of service, which results in a crash due to a NULL pointer dereference.
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