Linux Kernel 2.6.16.9 sctp_packet_config denial of service

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Summaryinfo

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.

Detailsinfo

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)).

Applying the patch 4bdab43323b459900578b200a4b8cf9713ac8fab is able to eliminate this problem.

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. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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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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Patch: 4bdab43323b459900578b200a4b8cf9713ac8fab

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09/17/2010 +1641 days 🔍
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11/22/2010 +57 days 🔍
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03/19/2015 +615 days 🔍
10/05/2021 +2392 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: 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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Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 14:37
Updated: 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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