Vulnerability Description
The pf_test_rule function in OpenBSD Packet Filter (PF), as used in OpenBSD 4.2 through 4.5, NetBSD 5.0 before RC3, MirOS 10 and earlier, and MidnightBSD 0.3-current allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via crafted IP packets that trigger a NULL pointer dereference during translation, related to an IPv4 packet with an ICMPv6 payload.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Midnightbsd | Midnightbsd | 0.3-current |
| Mirbsd | Miros | <= 10 |
| Netbsd | Netbsd | 5.0 |
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 4.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- ftp://ftp.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/patches/4.3/common/013_pf.patchPatchVendor Advisory
- http://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2009-001.txt.ascVendor Advisory
- http://www.helith.net/txt/multiple_vendor-PF_null_pointer_dereference.txt
- http://www.openbsd.org/errata43.html#013_pfPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openbsd.org/errata44.html#013_pfPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openbsd.org/errata45.html#002_pfPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/53608
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502634
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1015PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49837
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8406
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8581
- ftp://ftp.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/patches/4.3/common/013_pf.patchPatchVendor Advisory
- http://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2009-001.txt.ascVendor Advisory
- http://www.helith.net/txt/multiple_vendor-PF_null_pointer_dereference.txt
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0687?
CVE-2009-0687 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The pf_test_rule function in OpenBSD Packet Filter (PF), as used in OpenBSD 4.2 through 4.5, NetBSD 5.0 before RC3, MirOS 10 and earlier, and MidnightBSD 0.3-current allows remote attackers to cause a...
How severe is CVE-2009-0687?
CVE-2009-0687 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-2009-0687?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Midnightbsd Midnightbsd, Mirbsd Miros, Netbsd Netbsd, Openbsd Openbsd.