OpenBSD.IPv6.Fragment.Buffer.Overflow

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt against a buffer-overflow vulnerability in OpenBSD.
The vulnerability is due to insufficient bounds checking. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via fragmented IPv6 packets.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

OpenBSD 4.1
OpenBSD 4.0
OpenBSD 3.9
OpenBSD 3.8
OpenBSD 3.6
OpenBSD 3.1

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the appropriate patch:
OpenBSD 4.0:
OpenBSD 010_m_dup1.patch
ftp://ftp.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/patches/4.0/common/010_m_dup1.patch
OpenBSD 3.9:
OpenBSD 020_m_dup1.patch
ftp://ftp.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/patches/3.9/common/020_m_dup1.patch

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)