Linux Kernel 2.4.x STP Protocol denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Linux Kernel 2.4.x. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component STP Protocol Handler. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2003-0551. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Linux Kernel 2.4.x (Operating System). This affects some unknown functionality of the component STP Protocol Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

The STP protocol implementation in Linux 2.4.x does not properly verify certain lengths, which could allow attackers to cause a denial of service.

The weakness was disclosed 08/27/2003 (Website). The advisory is shared at redhat.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2003-0551 since 07/14/2003. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 15195 (Debian DSA-358-4 : linux-kernel-2.4.18 - several vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (12712), Tenable (15195), SecurityFocus (BID 8233†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-28897†). The entries VDB-122, VDB-20624, VDB-20743 and VDB-20744 are pretty similar. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 15195
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-358-4 : linux-kernel-2.4.18 - several vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 53647
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 358-1 (linux-kernel-i386, linux-kernel-alpha)
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

07/14/2003 🔍
07/21/2003 +6 days 🔍
08/27/2003 +37 days 🔍
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08/14/2014 +1323 days 🔍
06/29/2021 +2511 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: redhat.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2003-0551 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-0551
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-20757

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X-Force: 12712
SecurityFocus: 8233
Vulnerability Center: 28897 - STP Protocol Implementation in Linux 2.4.x Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/15/2014 00:26
Updated: 06/29/2021 08:29
Changes: 08/15/2014 00:26 (59), 03/12/2017 17:20 (6), 06/29/2021 08:27 (4), 06/29/2021 08:29 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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