Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in SCTP in Linux kernel before 2.6.16.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a malformed HB-ACK chunk.
CVSS Score
9.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.16.17
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20185
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20671
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20716
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20914
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21045
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21179
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21465
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21476
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21498
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22417
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-200.htm
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1097
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1103
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:123
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-1857?
CVE-2006-1857 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.0 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in SCTP in Linux kernel before 2.6.16.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a malformed HB-ACK chunk.
How severe is CVE-2006-1857?
CVE-2006-1857 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-1857?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.