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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.802295
Category:Denial of Service
Title:Linux Kernel IGMP Remote DoS Vulnerability
Summary:The Linux Kernel is prone to a remote denial of service (DoS); vulnerability.
Description:Summary:
The Linux Kernel is prone to a remote denial of service (DoS)
vulnerability.

Vulnerability Insight:
The flaw is due to an error in IGMP protocol implementation, which
can be exploited to cause a kernel crash via specially crafted IGMP queries.

Vulnerability Impact:
Successful exploitation may allow remote attackers to cause a kernel crash,
denying service to legitimate users.

Affected Software/OS:
Linux Kernels above or equal to 2.6.36.

Solution:
Upgrade to Linux Kernel version 3.0.17, 3.1.9 or 3.2.1.

CVSS Score:
7.8

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2012-0207
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/10/5
CopyrightCopyright (C) 2012 Greenbone AG

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