CVE-2013-0290

kernel: net: infinite loop in __skb_recv_datagram()

Published Feb 19, 2013 CVSS 2.0 · 4.9 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The __skb_recv_datagram function in net/core/datagram.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8 does not properly handle the MSG_PEEK flag with zero-length data, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and system hang) via a crafted application.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2013-0311 The __skb_recv_datagram function in net/core/datagram.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8 does not properly handle the MSG_PEEK flag with zero-length data, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and system hang) via a crafted application.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1768-1 Linux kernel (Quantal HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1769-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1774-1 Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 2:18 PM
Reserved
Dec 6, 2012, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 19, 2013, 7:55 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:49 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Feb 12, 2013, 12:00 AM