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CVE-2006-2272

UnknownEPSS 4.34%

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CVE-2006-2272 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Linux SCTP (lksctp) before 2.6.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via incoming IP fragmented (1) COOKIE_ECHO and (2) HEARTBEAT SCTP control chunks.. EPSS estimates a 4.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Linux SCTP (lksctp) before 2.6.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via incoming IP fragmented (1) COOKIE_ECHO and (2) HEARTBEAT SCTP control chunks.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.34%

90.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LksctpStream Control Transmission Protocol<= 2.6.16

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2272?
Linux SCTP (lksctp) before 2.6.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via incoming IP fragmented (1) COOKIE_ECHO and (2) HEARTBEAT SCTP control chunks.
How severe is CVE-2006-2272?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2272 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2272?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST