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Linux Kernel "clip_mkip()" Denial of Service Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA22253
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Release Date:
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2006-10-11
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Last Update:
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2006-11-20
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Popularity:
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8,398 views
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Critical:
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Moderately critical
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Impact:
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DoS
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| OS: | Linux Kernel 2.4.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2006-4997
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Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in Linux Kernel, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service).
The vulnerability is caused due to an error in the "clip_mkip()" function in the ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) subsystem and can be exploited to cause a kernel panic.
Successful exploitation requires installed ATM hardware and configured ATM support.
Solution:
Update to version v2.4.33.4.
http://kernel.org/
Provided and/or discovered by:
Reported by the vendor.
Changelog:
2006-11-20: Updated "Solution" section.
Original Advisory:
http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.4/ChangeLog-2.4.33.4
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