Intrusion PreventionLinux.Kernel.Sctp_rcv_ootb.Remote.DoS
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a denial-of-service vulnerability in Linux kernel.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a specially crafted Stream Control Transmission Protocol (SCTP) request. It allows a remote attacker to cause an infinite loop, resulting in denial of service.
Affected Products
Linux kernel 2.6.23 -rc2 and previous versions
Impact
Denial of service
Recommended Actions
Apply the patch:
http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git;a=commit;h=ece25dfa0991f65c4e1d26beb1c3c45bda4239b8
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| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 22915 |
| Created | May 27, 2010 |
| Updated | May 04, 2022 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2010-0008 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 14.43% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Linux |
| Affected App | Other |