REDHAT-BUG-456660
First published: Fri Jul 25 2008(Updated: )
ipsec-tools upstream released 0.7.1 including a fix for a memory leak in racoon daemon triggered by the invalid proposals, possibly resulting in a denial of service once daemon runs out of memory. References: <a href="http://marc.info/?l=ipsec-tools-devel&m=121688914101709&w=2">http://marc.info/?l=ipsec-tools-devel&m=121688914101709&w=2</a> <a href="http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=232831">http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=232831</a> Upstream patch: <a href="http://cvsweb.netbsd.org/bsdweb.cgi/src/crypto/dist/ipsec-tools/src/racoon/proposal.c.diff?r1=1.15&r2=1.16&f=h">http://cvsweb.netbsd.org/bsdweb.cgi/src/crypto/dist/ipsec-tools/src/racoon/proposal.c.diff?r1=1.15&r2=1.16&f=h</a> <a href="http://cvsweb.netbsd.org/bsdweb.cgi/src/crypto/dist/ipsec-tools/ChangeLog.diff?r1=1.169&r2=1.170&f=h">http://cvsweb.netbsd.org/bsdweb.cgi/src/crypto/dist/ipsec-tools/ChangeLog.diff?r1=1.169&r2=1.170&f=h</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ipsec-tools |
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Reference Links
- http://marc.info/?l=ipsec-tools-devel&m=121688914101709&w=2
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=232831
- http://cvsweb.netbsd.org/bsdweb.cgi/src/crypto/dist/ipsec-tools/src/racoon/proposal.c.diff?r1=1.15&r2=1.16&f=h
- http://cvsweb.netbsd.org/bsdweb.cgi/src/crypto/dist/ipsec-tools/ChangeLog.diff?r1=1.169&r2=1.170&f=h
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=456660#c2
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=314117&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=314117&action=edit
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2008-3651
- http://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/ipsec-tools-0.7.1-5.fc8
- http://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/ipsec-tools-0.7.1-5.fc9
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0849.html
- https://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/F8/FEDORA-2008-9016
- https://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/F9/FEDORA-2008-9007
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=456660
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-456660?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-456660 is critical due to the potential denial of service caused by the memory leak.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-456660?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-456660, upgrade to ipsec-tools version 0.7.1 or later where the memory leak issue has been resolved.
What are the consequences of not addressing REDHAT-BUG-456660?
Failing to address REDHAT-BUG-456660 can lead to a denial of service as the racoon daemon runs out of memory.
Which applications are affected by REDHAT-BUG-456660?
The vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-456660 affects applications using the ipsec-tools package, particularly the racoon daemon.
Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-456660?
Currently, there are no known workarounds for REDHAT-BUG-456660; the best resolution is to upgrade the software.
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