Short Name |
OS:LINUXX86:SCTP-CHUNKLESS |
---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
OS |
Keywords |
Linux Kernel SCTP Chunkless Packet Denial of Service |
Release Date |
2010/09/27 |
Update Number |
1779 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against the Linux Kernel. A successful attack can result in a denial-of-service condition.
The Linux kernel 'netfilter' module is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability. Successful exploits of this vulnerability will cause the kernel to crash, effectively denying service to legitimate users.