Vulnerability Description
The ipcomp6_input function in sys/netinet6/ipcomp_input.c in the KAME project before 20071201 does not properly check the return value of the m_pulldown function, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via an IPv6 packet with an IPComp header.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kame | Ipcomp | All versions |
References
- http://cvsweb.netbsd.org/bsdweb.cgi/src/sys/netinet6/ipcomp_input.c?f=u&only_witVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//Jul/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//May/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28788PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28816Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28979
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29130
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30430
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31074
- http://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-08:04.ipsec.asc
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1019314
- http://www.kame.net/dev/cvsweb2.cgi/kame/kame/sys/netinet6/ipcomp_input.c.diff?r
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/110947US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27642Patch
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-150A.htmlUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0177?
CVE-2008-0177 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The ipcomp6_input function in sys/netinet6/ipcomp_input.c in the KAME project before 20071201 does not properly check the return value of the m_pulldown function, which allows remote attackers to caus...
How severe is CVE-2008-0177?
CVE-2008-0177 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-0177?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kame Ipcomp.