Linux Kernel '__skb_recv_datagram()' Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

BID:57964

Info

Linux Kernel '__skb_recv_datagram()' Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 57964
Class: Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE: CVE-2013-0290
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Feb 12 2013 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 13 2015 09:33PM
Credit: Tommi Rantala
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.10 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.10 amd64
S.u.S.E. openSUSE 12.2
Redhat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server 2
openSUSE openSUSE 12.3
Mandriva Business Server 1 X86 64
Mandriva Business Server 1
Linux kernel 3.4.31
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Linux Kernel '__skb_recv_datagram()' Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

The Linux kernel is prone to a local denial-of-service vulnerability.

Attackers can exploit this issue to cause the affected kernel to fall into an infinite loop, denying service to legitimate users.

Exploit / POC

Linux Kernel '__skb_recv_datagram()' Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

Attackers can use readily available tools to exploit this issue.

Solution / Fix

Linux Kernel '__skb_recv_datagram()' Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

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


Mandriva Business Server 1 X86 64

References

Linux Kernel '__skb_recv_datagram()' Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

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