CVE-2010-0006

kernel: ipv6: skb_dst() can be NULL in ipv6_hop_jumbo()

Published Jan 26, 2010 CVSS 2.0 · 7.1 High EPSS 3.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
The ipv6_hop_jumbo function in net/ipv6/exthdrs.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.32.4, when network namespaces are enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via an invalid IPv6 jumbogram, a related issue to CVE-2007-4567.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

Sign in to view the affected projects.

Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2010-0038 The ipv6_hop_jumbo function in net/ipv6/exthdrs.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.32.4, when network namespaces are enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via an invalid IPv6 jumbogram, a related issue to CVE-2007-4567.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-894-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 12:30 AM
Reserved
Dec 14, 2009, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 26, 2010, 6:30 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:15 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Jan 14, 2009, 12:00 AM