Vulnerability Description
Linux kernel before 2.6.15.3 down to 2.6.12, while constructing an ICMP response in icmp_send, does not properly handle when the ip_options_echo function in icmp.c fails, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors such as (1) record-route and (2) timestamp IP options with the needaddr bit set and a truncated value.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.immunitysec.com/pipermail/dailydave/2006-February/002909.htmlPatch
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=113927617401569&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=113927648820694&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18766PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18774PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18784PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18788PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18861PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.15.3
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:040
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_06_kernel.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-announce-list/2006-February/msg00037.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427981/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16532Patch
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2006/0006Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0454?
CVE-2006-0454 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Linux kernel before 2.6.15.3 down to 2.6.12, while constructing an ICMP response in icmp_send, does not properly handle when the ip_options_echo function in icmp.c fails, which allows remote attackers...
How severe is CVE-2006-0454?
CVE-2006-0454 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-0454?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.