Linux Kernel Virtual Ethernet Driver Denial of Service Vulnerability

BID:59549

Info

Linux Kernel Virtual Ethernet Driver Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 59549
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2013-2017
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Apr 29 2013 12:00AM
Updated: Nov 27 2013 12:28AM
Credit: Martín Ferrari
Vulnerable: Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 6
Oracle Enterprise Linux 6.2
Oracle Enterprise Linux 6
Linux kernel 2.6.33 rc1
Linux kernel 2.6.33-rc8
Linux kernel 2.6.33-rc7
Linux kernel 2.6.33-rc7
Linux kernel 2.6.33-rc6-git5
Linux kernel 2.6.33-rc6
Linux kernel 2.6.33-rc5
+ Trustix Secure Enterprise Linux 2.0
+ Trustix Secure Linux 2.2
+ Trustix Secure Linux 2.1
+ Trustix Secure Linux 2.0
Linux kernel 2.6.33-rc4
+ Trustix Secure Enterprise Linux 2.0
+ Trustix Secure Linux 2.2
+ Trustix Secure Linux 2.1
+ Trustix Secure Linux 2.0
CentOS CentOS 6
Avaya Aura Experience Portal 6.0
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server DEFINITY Server SI/CS
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8100
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8300
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8500
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8700
Not Vulnerable: Linux kernel 2.6.34

Discussion

Linux Kernel Virtual Ethernet Driver Denial of Service Vulnerability

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

An attacker can exploit this issue to cause the system to crash, denying service to legitimate users.

Exploit / POC

Linux Kernel Virtual Ethernet Driver Denial of Service Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Linux Kernel Virtual Ethernet Driver Denial of Service Vulnerability

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

References

Linux Kernel Virtual Ethernet Driver Denial of Service Vulnerability

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