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
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Partial DoS

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


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

CWE-ID: CWE-835 - Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear


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