Linux kernel before 2.6.15.3 down to 2.6.12, while constructing an ICMP response in icmp_send, does not properly handle when the ip_options_echo function in icmp.c fails, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors such as (1) record-route and (2) timestamp IP options with the needaddr bit set and a truncated value.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade linux-image-2.6.12-10-powerpc64-smpUpgrade linux-image-2.6.12-10-powerpcUpgrade linux-image-2.6.12-10-k7Upgrade linux-image-2.6.12-10-amd64-genericUpgrade linux-image-2.6.12-10-itanium-smpUpgrade linux-image-2.6.12-10-amd64-k8-smpUpgrade linux-image-2.6.12-10-mckinley-smpUpgrade linux-patch-ubuntu-2.6.12Upgrade linux-image-2.6.12-10-mckinley | Nov 8, 2024 | Feb 7, 2006 |
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