SB2006062302 - Loop with unreachable exit condition ('infinite loop') in Linux kernel

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SB2006062302 - Loop with unreachable exit condition ('infinite loop') in Linux kernel

Published: June 23, 2006

Security Bulletin ID SB2006062302
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote 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-2006-3085)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

xt_sctp in netfilter for Linux kernel before 2.6.17.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via an SCTP chunk with a 0 length.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References