CVE-2013-2017

kernel: veth: double-free flaw in case of congestion

Published May 3, 2013 CVSS 2.0 · 7.8 High EPSS 4.2% KEV · Not listed
Description
The veth (aka virtual Ethernet) driver in the Linux kernel before 2.6.34 does not properly manage skbs during congestion, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) by leveraging lack of skb consumption in conjunction with a double-free error.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2013-2006 The veth (aka virtual Ethernet) driver in the Linux kernel before 2.6.34 does not properly manage skbs during congestion, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) by leveraging lack of skb consumption in conjunction with a double-free error.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 3:20 PM
Reserved
Feb 19, 2013, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 3, 2013, 11:57 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:52 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
May 6, 2010, 12:00 AM