CVE-2006-0454 | Date: (C)2006-02-07 (M)2023-12-22 |
Linux kernel before 2.6.15.3 down to 2.6.12, while constructing an ICMP response in icmp_send, does not properly handle when the ip_options_echo function in icmp.c fails, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors such as (1) record-route and (2) timestamp IP options with the needaddr bit set and a truncated value.
CVSS Score and Metrics +CVSS Score and Metrics -CVSS V2 Severity: |
CVSS Score : 5.0 |
Exploit Score: 10.0 |
Impact Score: 2.9 |
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CVSS V2 Metrics: |
Access Vector: NETWORK |
Access Complexity: LOW |
Authentication: NONE |
Confidentiality: NONE |
Integrity: NONE |
Availability: PARTIAL |
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