Vulnerability Description
The sctp_packet_config function in net/sctp/output.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.35.6 performs extraneous initializations of packet data structures, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via a certain sequence of SCTP traffic.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 2.6.35.6 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 11.3 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension | 11 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 5.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 6.06 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-02/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-netdev&m=128453869227715&w=3Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=128534569803598&w=2Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=128537701808336&w=2Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42400Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42778Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42789Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/46397Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2126Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.35.6Broken Link
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0842.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0936.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0958.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-3432?
CVE-2010-3432 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The sctp_packet_config function in net/sctp/output.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.35.6 performs extraneous initializations of packet data structures, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial ...
How severe is CVE-2010-3432?
CVE-2010-3432 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-2010-3432?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Opensuse Opensuse, Suse Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension, Debian Debian Linux, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.