Intrusion PreventionFreeBSD.IPv6.IPsec.Extension.Header.Option.Data.Length.DoS
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Denial of Service Vulnerability in FreeBSD.
The vulnerability is due to an error in the vulnerable application when handling a maliciously crafted IPv6 packet. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to cause a denial of service condition on the target system.
Affected Products
FreeBSD 10.0-Stable prior to r328621
FreeBSD 10.3-releng prior to r331985
FreeBSD 10.4-Releng prior to r331985
FreeBSD 11.0-Stable prior to r328620
FreeBSD 11.1-Releng prior to r331985
Impact
Denial of Service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor:
https://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-18:05.ipsec.asc
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 46266 |
| Created | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Updated | May 04, 2022 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2018-6918 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 1.3% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | BSD |
| Affected App | Other |