Linux Kernel 2.6.16.59 sctp_rcv_ootb resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Linux Kernel 2.6.16.59. This impacts the function sctp_rcv_ootb. Executing a manipulation can lead to resource management. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2010-0008. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 2.6.16.59 (Operating System). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function sctp_rcv_ootb. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-399. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

The sctp_rcv_ootb function in the SCTP implementation in the Linux kernel before 2.6.23 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via (1) an Out Of The Blue (OOTB) chunk or (2) a chunk of zero length.

The issue has been introduced in 03/20/2006. The weakness was published 03/19/2010 (oss-sec). The advisory is available at openwall.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2010-0008. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1460 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 57212 (SuSE 10 Security Update : Linux kernel (ZYPP Patch Number 7516)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 165562 (SUSE Enterprise Linux Security Update Linux Kernel (SUSE-SA:2011:026)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 11568.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (57212), SecurityFocus (BID 38857†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-25099†). Similar entries are available at VDB-56656, VDB-56655, VDB-56654 and VDB-61067. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 57212
Nessus Name: SuSE 10 Security Update : Linux kernel (ZYPP Patch Number 7516)
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OpenVAS ID: 880646
OpenVAS Name: CentOS Update for kernel CESA-2010:0147 centos5 i386
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09/05/2021 +2362 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: openwall.com
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CVE: CVE-2010-0008 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-0008
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-52270

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SecurityFocus: 38857 - Linux Kernel 'sctp_rcv_ootb()' Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 25099 - Linux Kernel Prior to 2.6.23 SCTP Implementation Remote DoS Vulnerability via Zero Length, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 12:22
Updated: 09/05/2021 14:25
Changes: 03/19/2015 12:22 (70), 02/22/2017 10:39 (11), 09/05/2021 14:22 (4), 09/05/2021 14:25 (1)
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