CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-4886

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The selinux_parse_skb_ipv6 function in the Linux kernel before version 2.6.12-rc4 contains a vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to cause an OOPS (system crash) via an incorrect call to the ipv6_skip_exthdr function.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely cause a denial of service (system crash), leading to service disruption and potential loss of availability.

Recommendation

Update the Linux kernel to version 2.6.12-rc4 or later, which includes a fix for this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The selinux_parse_skb_ipv6 function in security/selinux/hooks.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.12-rc4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (OOPS) via vectors associated with an incorrect call to the ipv6_skip_exthdr function.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS