CVE-2009-1298

Published Dec 8, 2009 CVSS 2.0 · 7.8 High EPSS 3.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
The ip_frag_reasm function in net/ipv4/ip_fragment.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.32-rc8, and 2.6.29 and later versions before 2.6.32, calls IP_INC_STATS_BH with an incorrect argument, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and hang) via long IP packets, possibly related to the ip_defrag function.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2009-1296 The ip_frag_reasm function in net/ipv4/ip_fragment.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.32-rc8, and 2.6.29 and later versions before 2.6.32, calls IP_INC_STATS_BH with an incorrect argument, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and hang) via long IP packets, possibly related to the ip_defrag function.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-869-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
canonical
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 5:04 AM
Reserved
Apr 15, 2009, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 8, 2009, 11:30 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:06 PM