SB2007032201 - Memory corruption in Linux kernel ipv6

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SB2007032201 - Memory corruption in Linux kernel ipv6

Published: March 22, 2007

Security Bulletin ID SB2007032201
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) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2007-1592)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption error within the tcp_v6_syn_recv_sock() function in net/ipv6/tcp_ipv6.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References