SB2009010701 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel sctp

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SB2009010701 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel sctp

Published: January 7, 2009 Updated: June 5, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2009010701
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2009-0065)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the sctp_sf_eat_fwd_tsn() and sctp_sf_eat_fwd_tsn_fast() functions in net/sctp/sm_statefuns.c. A remote non-authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References