SB2005102701 - Loop with unreachable exit condition ('infinite loop') in Linux kernel

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SB2005102701 - Loop with unreachable exit condition ('infinite loop') in Linux kernel

Published: October 27, 2005 Updated: November 5, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2005102701
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Loop with unreachable exit condition ('infinite loop') (CVE-ID: CVE-2005-2973)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform service disruption.

The udp_v6_get_port function in udp.c in Linux 2.6 before 2.6.14-rc5, when running IPv6, allows local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and crash).


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References