Description
Netfilter in Linux kernel 2.6.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel crash) via crafted IP packet fragments.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 4 | kernel +6 | 2.6.9-11.EL | RHSA-2005:420 |
Advisories 1
- RHSA-2005:420 Red Hat Security Advisory: Updated kernel packages available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Update 1 Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026
References
- 20050315 [USN-95-1] Linux kernel vulnerabilities mailing-list
- RHSA-2005:366 vendor-advisory
- SUSE-SA:2005:018 vendor-advisory
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:11855 vdb-entry signature
- 12598 vdb-entry
- RHSA-2005:420 vendor-advisory
- CLA-2005:945 vendor-advisory