Vulnerability Description
The udp_v6_push_pending_frames function in net/ipv6/udp.c in the IPv6 implementation in the Linux kernel through 3.10.3 makes an incorrect function call for pending data, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (BUG and system crash) via a crafted application that uses the UDP_CORK option in a setsockopt system call.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.10.3 |
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/2013-09/msg00003.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-09/msg00004.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-12/msg00129.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1436.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1460.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1520.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54148
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55055
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/07/23/9
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61411
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1938-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1939-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1941-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1942-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-4162?
CVE-2013-4162 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). The udp_v6_push_pending_frames function in net/ipv6/udp.c in the IPv6 implementation in the Linux kernel through 3.10.3 makes an incorrect function call for pending data, which allows local users to c...
How severe is CVE-2013-4162?
CVE-2013-4162 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-4162?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.