Vulnerability Description
cipso_v4_validate in include/net/cipso_ipv4.h in the Linux kernel before 3.11.7, when CONFIG_NETLABEL is disabled, allows attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and crash), as demonstrated by icmpsic, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-0310.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.11.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.11.7Vendor Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=f2e5dPatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/f2e5ddcc0d12f9c4c7b254358ad245c9dddce13PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K21914362
- https://www.arista.com/en/support/advisories-notices/security-advisories/7098-se
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.11.7Vendor Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=f2e5dPatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/f2e5ddcc0d12f9c4c7b254358ad245c9dddce13PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K21914362
- https://www.arista.com/en/support/advisories-notices/security-advisories/7098-se
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-7470?
CVE-2013-7470 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). cipso_v4_validate in include/net/cipso_ipv4.h in the Linux kernel before 3.11.7, when CONFIG_NETLABEL is disabled, allows attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and crash), as demonstra...
How severe is CVE-2013-7470?
CVE-2013-7470 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-7470?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.