Linux Kernel 2.6.16.9 sctp_packet_config denial of service

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Summary
A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Linux Kernel 2.6.16.9. This impacts the function sctp_packet_config. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2010-3432. There is no exploit available.
Details
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel 2.6.16.9 (Operating System). This vulnerability affects the function sctp_packet_config. 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. CVE summarizes:
The sctp_packet_config function in net/sctp/output.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.35.6 performs extraneous initializations of packet data structures, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via a certain sequence of SCTP traffic.
The issue has been introduced in 03/20/2006. The weakness was shared 11/22/2010 by Thomas Dreibholz (oss-sec). The advisory is shared for download at marc.info. This vulnerability was named CVE-2010-3432. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.
The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1708 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 68176 (Oracle Linux 5 : kernel (ELSA-2011-0004)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Oracle Linux Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 155569 (Oracle Linux 5 Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel Security and Bug Fix Update (ELSA-2010-2011)).
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 Tenable (68176), SecurityFocus (BID 43480†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-27275†). The entries VDB-4176, VDB-55542, VDB-55538 and VDB-55535 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.
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- Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.5
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Exploiting
Class: Denial of serviceCWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Nessus ID: 68176
Nessus Name: Oracle Linux 5 : kernel (ELSA-2011-0004)
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OpenVAS ID: 68662
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2126-1 (linux-2.6)
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
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Patch: 4bdab43323b459900578b200a4b8cf9713ac8fab
Timeline
03/20/2006 🔍09/17/2010 🔍
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Sources
Vendor: kernel.orgAdvisory: RHSA-2009:1243
Researcher: Thomas Dreibholz
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2010-3432 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-3432
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-55504
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SecurityFocus: 43480 - Linux Kernel 'sctp_outq_flush()' Denial of Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 42400
Vulnerability Center: 27275 - Linux Kernel 2.6.34-rc5 and earlier Remote Denial of Service via a Crafted SCTP Packet, High
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Entry
Created: 03/19/2015 14:37Updated: 10/05/2021 12:46
Changes: 03/19/2015 14:37 (66), 03/06/2017 11:04 (10), 10/05/2021 12:29 (8), 10/05/2021 12:37 (1), 10/05/2021 12:46 (2)
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