Vulnerability Description
The __inet6_check_established function in net/ipv6/inet6_hashtables.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.29, when Network Namespace Support (aka NET_NS) is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) via vectors involving IPv6 packets.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.28.9 |
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-06/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35387
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35656
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.29PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:135
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34602
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-793-1
- http://xorl.wordpress.com/2009/04/21/linux-kernel-net_ns-ipv6-null-pointer-derefExploit
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-06/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35387
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35656
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.29PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:135
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1360?
CVE-2009-1360 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). The __inet6_check_established function in net/ipv6/inet6_hashtables.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.29, when Network Namespace Support (aka NET_NS) is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a deni...
How severe is CVE-2009-1360?
CVE-2009-1360 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1360?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.