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CVE-2010-1173

HighPublished

The sctp_process_unk_param function in net/sctp/sm_make_chunk.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.33.3 and earlier, when SCTP is enabled, allows remote attackers to...

Published: May 7, 2010
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: redhat
Evidence observed: Aug 9, 2010

Primary CVSS

7.1/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

21.2%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 97.5%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

The sctp_process_unk_param function in net/sctp/sm_make_chunk.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.33.3 and earlier, when SCTP is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via an SCTPChunkInit packet containing multiple invalid parameters that require a large amount of error data.

Sources

Linux Kernel 2.6.33.3 - SCTP INIT Remote Denial of ServiceExploit
Jon Oberheide · linux · Aug 9, 2010

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