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The vulnerability in racoon/gssapi.c in IPsec-Tools 0.8.2 allows remote attackers to trigger a NULL pointer dereference and crash the IKE daemon by sending a series of specially crafted UDP requests. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to disrupt the availability of the affected system.
Overview
This CVE describes a denial of service vulnerability in IPsec-Tools 0.8.2 due to a NULL pointer dereference in the racoon/gssapi.c component. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability remotely by sending crafted UDP requests, leading to a crash of the IKE daemon and a denial of service condition.
Remediation
To remediate this vulnerability, users are advised to update to a patched version of IPsec-Tools that addresses the NULL pointer dereference issue in racoon/gssapi.c. It is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by the vendor to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
References
- DSA-3272: http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3272
- 20150520 Re: 0-day Denial of Service in IPsec-Tools: http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/May/83
- FEDORA-2015-8968: http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-June/159482.html
- 20150519 0-day Denial of Service in IPsec-Tools: http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/May/81
- FEDORA-2015-8948: http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-June/159549.html
- SecurityTracker ID 1032397: http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032397
- oss-security mailing list: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/05/20/1
- BID-74739: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74739
- Packet Storm Security Advisory: http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131992/IPsec-Tools-0.8.2-Denial-Of-Service.html
- USN-2623-1: http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2623-1
- F5 Support Advisory: https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K05013313
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This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
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