Description
Denial of service in Linux 2.2.x kernels via malformed ICMP packets containing unusual types, codes, and IP header lengths.
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 1
- Linux Kernel 2.2/2.3 (Debian Linux 2.1 / RedHat Linux 6.0 / SuSE Linux 6.1) - IP Options EDB-19241 · dos · Jun 1, 1999 · verified
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References
- 302 vdb-entry