Vulnerability Description
The sctp_process_unk_param function in net/sctp/sm_make_chunk.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.33.3 and earlier, when SCTP is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via an SCTPChunkInit packet containing multiple invalid parameters that require a large amount of error data.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.33.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://article.gmane.org/gmane.linux.network/159531ExploitPatch
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/davem/net-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=5fa78
- http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/docs/DOC-31052
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127251068407878&w=2Exploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39830
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40218
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43315
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2053
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:198
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/04/29/1Exploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/04/29/6Exploit
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0474.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516397/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0003.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=584645
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-1173?
CVE-2010-1173 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). The sctp_process_unk_param function in net/sctp/sm_make_chunk.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.33.3 and earlier, when SCTP is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via ...
How severe is CVE-2010-1173?
CVE-2010-1173 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-2010-1173?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.