Linux Kernel 'ipip6_rcv()' Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability

BID:29235

Info

Linux Kernel 'ipip6_rcv()' Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 29235
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2008-2136
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: May 14 2008 12:00AM
Updated: Oct 16 2009 06:48PM
Credit: Paul Marks
Vulnerable: VMWare VirtualCenter 2.0.2
VMWare VirtualCenter 2.5
VMWare vCenter 4.0
VMWare ESXi Server 4.0
VMWare ESX Server 3.0.3
VMWare ESX Server 4.0
VMWare ESX Server 3.5
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS lpia
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 lpia
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.04 sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.04 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.04 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.04 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS amd64
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise SDK 10.SP1
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 SP1
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 SP1 DEBUGINFO
S.u.S.E. openSUSE 10.3
S.u.S.E. openSUSE 10.2
S.u.S.E. Linux Enterprise Server 10.SP1
rPath rPath Linux 2
rPath rPath Linux 1
rPath Appliance Platform Linux Service 1
RedHat Linux Advanced Workstation 2.1 for the Ita 2.1 IA64
RedHat Enterprise MRG v1 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 5
RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 4
RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 3
RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 2.1 IA64
RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 2.1
RedHat Enterprise Linux ES 4
RedHat Enterprise Linux ES 3
RedHat Enterprise Linux ES 2.1 IA64
RedHat Enterprise Linux ES 2.1
RedHat Enterprise Linux 5 server
RedHat Desktop 4.0
RedHat Desktop 3.0
Red Hat Fedora 9
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 5 client
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 2.1 IA64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 2.1
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2008.1 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2008.1
MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 4.0 x86_64
MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 4.0
Linux kernel 2.4.36 .4
Linux kernel 2.4.36 .4
Linux kernel 2.4.36 .1
Linux kernel 2.4.36
Linux kernel 2.4.35 .3
Linux kernel 2.4.34
Linux kernel 2.4.34
Linux kernel 2.4.34
Linux kernel 2.4.33 2
Linux kernel 2.4.33 .7
Linux kernel 2.4.33 .6
Linux kernel 2.4.33 .6
Linux kernel 2.4.33 .5
Linux kernel 2.4.33 .4
Linux kernel 2.4.33 .3
Linux kernel 2.4.33 .3
Linux kernel 2.4.33 .1
Linux kernel 2.4.33 -pre1
Linux kernel 2.4.33
Linux kernel 2.4.32 -pre2
Linux kernel 2.4.32 -pre1
Linux kernel 2.4.32
Linux kernel 2.4.31 -pre1
Linux kernel 2.4.31
Linux kernel 2.4.30 rc3
Linux kernel 2.4.30 rc2
Linux kernel 2.4.30
Linux kernel 2.4.29 -rc2
Linux kernel 2.4.29 -rc1
Linux kernel 2.4.29
Linux kernel 2.4.28
Linux kernel 2.4.27 -pre5
Linux kernel 2.4.27 -pre4
Linux kernel 2.4.27 -pre3
Linux kernel 2.4.27 -pre2
Linux kernel 2.4.27 -pre1
Linux kernel 2.4.27
Linux kernel 2.4.26
Linux kernel 2.4.25
Linux kernel 2.4.24 -ow1
Linux kernel 2.4.24
Linux kernel 2.4.23 -pre9
Linux kernel 2.4.23 -ow2
Linux kernel 2.4.23
Linux kernel 2.4.22
+ Devil-Linux Devil-Linux 1.0.5
+ Devil-Linux Devil-Linux 1.0.4
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 9.2 amd64
 + Mandriva Linux Mandrake 9.2
+ Red Hat Fedora Core1
 + Slackware Linux 9.1
Linux kernel 2.4.21 pre7
Linux kernel 2.4.21 pre4
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 9.1 ppc
 + Mandriva Linux Mandrake 9.1
Linux kernel 2.4.21 pre1
Linux kernel 2.4.21
+ Conectiva Linux 9.0
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 9.1 ppc
 + Mandriva Linux Mandrake 9.1
+ Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 3
 + RedHat Desktop 3.0
+ RedHat Enterprise Linux ES 3
 + RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 3
 + S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.0 x86_64
 + S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.0
+ SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 8
 Linux kernel 2.4.20
Linux kernel 2.4.19 -pre6
Linux kernel 2.4.19 -pre5
Linux kernel 2.4.19 -pre4
Linux kernel 2.4.19 -pre3
Linux kernel 2.4.19 -pre2
Linux kernel 2.4.19 -pre1
Linux kernel 2.4.19
Linux kernel 2.4.18 pre-8
Linux kernel 2.4.18 pre-7
Linux kernel 2.4.18 pre-6
Linux kernel 2.4.18 pre-5
Linux kernel 2.4.18 pre-4
Linux kernel 2.4.18 pre-3
Linux kernel 2.4.18 pre-2
Linux kernel 2.4.18 pre-1
Linux kernel 2.4.18 x86
Linux kernel 2.4.18
Linux kernel 2.4.17
Linux kernel 2.4.16
Linux kernel 2.4.15
Linux kernel 2.4.14
Linux kernel 2.4.13
+ Caldera OpenLinux Server 3.1.1
+ Caldera OpenLinux Workstation 3.1.1
Linux kernel 2.4.12
+ Conectiva Linux 7.0
Linux kernel 2.4.11
Linux kernel 2.4.10
Linux kernel 2.4.9
Linux kernel 2.4.8
Linux kernel 2.4.7
+ RedHat Linux 7.2
+ S.u.S.E. Linux 7.2
+ S.u.S.E. Linux 7.1
Linux kernel 2.4.6
Linux kernel 2.4.5
+ Slackware Linux 8.0
Linux kernel 2.4.4
Linux kernel 2.4.3
Linux kernel 2.4.2
Linux kernel 2.4.1
Linux kernel 2.4 .0-test9
Linux kernel 2.4 .0-test8
Linux kernel 2.4 .0-test7
Linux kernel 2.4 .0-test6
Linux kernel 2.4 .0-test5
Linux kernel 2.4 .0-test4
Linux kernel 2.4 .0-test3
Linux kernel 2.4 .0-test2
Linux kernel 2.4 .0-test12
Linux kernel 2.4 .0-test11
Linux kernel 2.4 .0-test10
Linux kernel 2.4 .0-test1
Linux kernel 2.4
Linux kernel 2.6.25.2
Linux kernel 2.4.34.6
Linux kernel 2.4.34.5
Linux kernel 2.4.34.3
Linux kernel 2.4.33.5
Linux kernel 2.4.33.4
Debian Linux 4.0 sparc
Debian Linux 4.0 s/390
Debian Linux 4.0 powerpc
Debian Linux 4.0 mipsel
Debian Linux 4.0 mips
Debian Linux 4.0 m68k
Debian Linux 4.0 ia-64
Debian Linux 4.0 ia-32
Debian Linux 4.0 hppa
Debian Linux 4.0 arm
Debian Linux 4.0 amd64
Debian Linux 4.0 alpha
Debian Linux 4.0
Avaya Voice Portal 4.1
Avaya Voice Portal 4.0
Avaya SIP Enablement Services 3.1.2
Avaya Proactive Contact 4.0
Avaya Messaging Storage Server MSS 3.0
Avaya Messaging Storage Server 3.1
Avaya Message Networking MN 3.1
Avaya Message Networking 3.1
Avaya Meeting Exchange 5.0 .0.52
Avaya Intuity AUDIX LX 2.0
Avaya EMMC 1.021
Avaya EMMC 1.017
Avaya EMMC 0
Avaya Communication Manager 5.0
Avaya Communication Manager 4.0
Avaya Communication Manager 3.1
Avaya Aura Application Enablement Services 4.2.1
Not Vulnerable: Linux kernel 2.4.36 .5
Linux kernel 2.6.25.3

Discussion

Linux Kernel 'ipip6_rcv()' Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability

The Linux Kernel is prone to a remote denial-of-service vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to crash the affected computer, denying service to legitimate users.

This issue affects the Linux Kernel 2.6.25.2; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

Linux Kernel 'ipip6_rcv()' Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability

To exploit this issue, attackers use readily available packet generators.

Solution / Fix

Linux Kernel 'ipip6_rcv()' Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.


Linux kernel 2.4.34.6

Linux kernel 2.4 .0-test3

Linux kernel 2.4 .0-test7

Linux kernel 2.4

Linux kernel 2.4 .0-test11

Linux kernel 2.4.1

Linux kernel 2.4.11

Linux kernel 2.4.12

Linux kernel 2.4.13

Linux kernel 2.4.15

Linux kernel 2.4.17

Linux kernel 2.4.18 pre-8

Linux kernel 2.4.18 pre-7

Linux kernel 2.4.18 pre-3

Linux kernel 2.4.18 pre-2

Linux kernel 2.4.18 pre-5

Linux kernel 2.4.19 -pre4

Linux kernel 2.4.19 -pre1

Linux kernel 2.4.19 -pre5

Linux kernel 2.4.19 -pre3

Linux kernel 2.4.21

Linux kernel 2.4.21 pre1

Linux kernel 2.4.21 pre4

Linux kernel 2.4.22

Linux kernel 2.4.23 -ow2

Linux kernel 2.4.23 -pre9

Linux kernel 2.4.27 -pre2

Linux kernel 2.4.27 -pre4

Linux kernel 2.4.29 -rc2

Linux kernel 2.4.30 rc3

Linux kernel 2.4.31

Linux kernel 2.4.31 -pre1

Linux kernel 2.4.32 -pre2

Linux kernel 2.4.32 -pre1

Linux kernel 2.4.33 .1

Linux kernel 2.4.33 -pre1

Linux kernel 2.4.33 2

Linux kernel 2.4.34

Linux kernel 2.4.35 .3

Linux kernel 2.4.36 .4

Linux kernel 2.4.36 .1

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