CVE-2010-0008

Publication date 19 March 2010

Last updated 24 July 2024

Ubuntu priority

Low

Why this priority?

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.

Status

Package Ubuntu Release Status
linux 10.04 LTS lucid
Not affected
9.10 karmic
Not affected
9.04 jaunty
Not affected
8.10 intrepid
Not affected
8.04 LTS hardy
Not affected
6.06 LTS dapper Not in release
linux-source-2.6.15 10.04 LTS lucid Not in release
9.10 karmic Not in release
9.04 jaunty Not in release
8.10 intrepid Not in release
8.04 LTS hardy Not in release
6.06 LTS dapper
Fixed 2.6.15-55.84

Patch details

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Package Patch details
linux-source-2.6.15

References

Related Ubuntu Security Notices (USN)

    • USN-947-1
    • Linux kernel vulnerabilities
    • 3 June 2010

Other references