DOS: Linux Kernel NetFilter SCTP Unknown Chunk Types Denial of Service
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Linux Kernel. A successful exploit can lead to denial of service.
Extended Description
The sctp_new function in (1) ip_conntrack_proto_sctp.c and (2) nf_conntrack_proto_sctp.c in Netfilter in Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.20.13, and 2.6.21.x before 2.6.21.4, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by causing certain invalid states that trigger a NULL pointer dereference.
Affected Products
Linux linux_kernel
References
CVE: CVE-2007-2876
Short Name
DOS:IP:LINUX-KERNEL-NF-DOS
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
DOS
Keywords
CVE-2007-2876 Chunk Denial Kernel Linux NetFilter SCTP Service Types Unknown of
Release Date
08/24/2015
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3336
Port
ip/132
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Linux
CVSS Score
6.1