Linux Kernel SCTP-netfilter Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability

The Linux kernel netfilter module is susceptible to a remote denial-of-service vulnerability.

This issue is triggered when excessive kernel memory is consumed in an infinite loop. This problem stems from a memory leak in the kernel's 'SCTP-netfilter' code.

This issue allows remote attackers to consume excessive kernel memory, eventually leading to an out-of-memory condition and ultimately to a denial of service for legitimate users.

Kernel versions prior to 2.6.16.13 are vulnerable to this issue.


 

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