Vulnerability Description
The ipv6_create_tempaddr function in net/ipv6/addrconf.c in the Linux kernel through 3.8 does not properly handle problems with the generation of IPv6 temporary addresses, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (excessive retries and address-generation outage), and consequently obtain sensitive information, via ICMPv6 Router Advertisement (RA) messages.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.8 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-02/msg00002.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/12/05/4
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/01/16/7
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/01/21/11
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1449.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1490.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1645.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/22/6
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1976-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1977-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2019-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2020-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2021-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2022-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2023-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-0343?
CVE-2013-0343 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.2 (LOW). The ipv6_create_tempaddr function in net/ipv6/addrconf.c in the Linux kernel through 3.8 does not properly handle problems with the generation of IPv6 temporary addresses, which allows remote attacker...
How severe is CVE-2013-0343?
CVE-2013-0343 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-0343?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.