Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.16.12 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19926
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20157
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20237
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20398
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20716
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21745
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-161.htm
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.16.13
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:086
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006-05-31.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/25229
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0493.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17806
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2006/0024
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-302-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-1527?
CVE-2006-1527 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). 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 processe...
How severe is CVE-2006-1527?
CVE-2006-1527 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-2006-1527?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.