CVE-2005-4886

Fix ipv6 exthdr bug causing Oops

Published Feb 26, 2010 CVSS 2.0 · 7.8 High EPSS 2.7% KEV · Not listed
Description
The selinux_parse_skb_ipv6 function in security/selinux/hooks.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.12-rc4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (OOPS) via vectors associated with an incorrect call to the ipv6_skip_exthdr function.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2005-4877 The selinux_parse_skb_ipv6 function in security/selinux/hooks.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.12-rc4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (OOPS) via vectors associated with an incorrect call to the ipv6_skip_exthdr function.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 8, 2024, 12:01 AM
Reserved
Feb 19, 2010, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 26, 2010, 7:30 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:19 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Apr 24, 2005, 12:00 AM