CVE-2012-4444

kernel: net: acceptation of overlapping ipv6 fragments

Published Dec 21, 2012 CVSS 2.0 · 5.0 Medium EPSS 3.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
The ip6_frag_queue function in net/ipv6/reassembly.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36 allows remote attackers to bypass intended network restrictions via overlapping IPv6 fragments.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2012-4377 The ip6_frag_queue function in net/ipv6/reassembly.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36 allows remote attackers to bypass intended network restrictions via overlapping IPv6 fragments.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1660-1 Linux kernel vulnerability
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1661-1 Linux kernel vulnerability
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1664-1 Linux kernel (EC2) vulnerability
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 8:35 PM
Reserved
Aug 21, 2012, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 21, 2012, 11:47 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:45 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Dec 1, 2009, 12:00 AM