Vulnerability Description
The ip6_frag_queue function in net/ipv6/reassembly.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36 allows remote attackers to bypass intended network restrictions via overlapping IPv6 fragments.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.36 |
References
- http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.36
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-06/msg00000.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1580.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/09/2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1660-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1661-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=874835Patch
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/70789d7052239992824628db8133de08dc78e59PatchVendor Advisory
- https://media.blackhat.com/bh-eu-12/Atlasis/bh-eu-12-Atlasis-Attacking_IPv6-WP.p
- http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.36
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-06/msg00000.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1580.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/09/2
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4444?
CVE-2012-4444 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The ip6_frag_queue function in net/ipv6/reassembly.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36 allows remote attackers to bypass intended network restrictions via overlapping IPv6 fragments.
How severe is CVE-2012-4444?
CVE-2012-4444 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4444?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.