Intrusion PreventionLinux.Kernel.IPv6.over.IPv4.DoS
Description
This indicates an attempt to exploit a denial-of-service vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
The vulnerability is caused by a memory-leak error when the Linux kernel handles a crafted IPv6 over IPv4 packet. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can consume all available memory, thus creating a system-wide denial-of-service condition.
Affected Products
The Linux kernel before 2.6.25.3.
Impact
Denial of Service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Upgrade to the latest version (2.6.25.3).
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 15693 |
| Created | Jul 24, 2008 |
| Updated | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2008-2136 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 89.44% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Linux |
| Affected App | Other |