Linux Kernel up to 2.6.16 SCTP ECNE Chunk denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 2.6.16 and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component SCTP ECNE Chunk Handler. This manipulation causes denial of service. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2006-2271. No exploit is available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 2.6.16 (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the component SCTP ECNE Chunk Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

The ECNE chunk handling in Linux SCTP (lksctp) before 2.6.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via an unexpected chunk when the session is in CLOSED state.

The weakness was published 05/09/2006 by Mu Security with Mu Security research team (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at labs.musecurity.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2006-2271 since 05/09/2006. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 21560 (Linux SCTP ECNE Chunk Handling Remote DoS), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Denial of Service and running in the context r.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (26430), Tenable (21560), SecurityFocus (BID 17910†), OSVDB (25632†) and Secunia (SA19990†). Similar entries are available at VDB-2216 and VDB-30126. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 21560
Nessus Name: Linux SCTP ECNE Chunk Handling Remote DoS
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OpenVAS ID: 56956
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1097-1 (kernel-source-2.4.27)
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Patch: git.kernel.org

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: labs.musecurity.com
Researcher: Mu Security
Organization: Mu Security research team
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-2271 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-2271
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-2215

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X-Force: 26430 - Linux SCTP ECNE CLOSED state chunk denial of service, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 17910 - Linux Kernel Multiple SCTP Remote Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 19990 - Linux Kernel SCTP Denial of Service Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 25632 - Linux Kernel SCTP ECNE Chunk Handling Remote DoS
Vupen: ADV-2006-1734

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/10/2006 15:12
Updated: 04/26/2019 12:16
Changes: 05/10/2006 15:12 (84), 04/26/2019 12:16 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:8F6:103

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