CVE-2011-2482:CVE-2011-2482 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel before version 2.6.21, specifically in the sctp_sock_migrate function, allowing remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted SCTP packet.

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A certain Red Hat patch to the sctp_sock_migrate function in net/sctp/socket.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.21, as used in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and OOPS) via a crafted SCTP packet.

Overview

This vulnerability affects the Linux kernel before version 2.6.21 and specifically impacts the sctp_sock_migrate function in net/sctp/socket.c. It allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service condition by sending a specially crafted SCTP packet.

Remediation

To remediate this vulnerability, users are advised to update their Linux kernel to version 2.6.21 or later. Additionally, applying the relevant Red Hat patch or security update, such as RHSA-2011:1212, is recommended to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

References

  1. Red Hat Bugzilla: https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=714867
  2. Red Hat Security Advisory RHSA-2011:1212: http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-1212.html
  3. [oss-security] 20110830 kernel: CVE-2011-2482/2519: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/08/30/1
  4. Linux Kernel ChangeLog for version 2.6.21: http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.21
  5. Commit on GitHub for the Linux kernel fix: https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/ea2bc483ff5caada7c4aa0d5fbf87d3a6590273d
  6. Commit on Linux kernel repository for the fix: http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=ea2bc483ff5caada7c4aa0d5fbf87d3a6590273d

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  1. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  3. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  4. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  5. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  6. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  7. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  8. Utilities
    Utilities
  9. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  10. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  11. Information
    Information
  12. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  13. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  14. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  15. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  16. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  17. Construction
    Construction
  18. Mining
    Mining
  19. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade
  20. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services

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