SB2015092810 - Input validation error in conntrack-tools (Alpine package)
Published: September 28, 2015
Security Bulletin ID
SB2015092810
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2015-6496)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform service disruption.
conntrackd in conntrack-tools 1.4.2 and earlier does not ensure that the optional kernel modules are loaded before using them, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a (1) DCCP, (2) SCTP, or (3) ICMPv6 packet.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.