Description
The nl_fib_lookup function in net/ipv4/fib_frontend.c in Linux Kernel before 2.6.20.8 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via NETLINK_FIB_LOOKUP replies, which trigger infinite recursion and a stack overflow.
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-1289-1 | New Linux 2.6.18 packages fix several vulnerabilities |
EUVD |
EUVD-2007-1855 | The nl_fib_lookup function in net/ipv4/fib_frontend.c in Linux Kernel before 2.6.20.8 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via NETLINK_FIB_LOOKUP replies, which trigger infinite recursion and a stack overflow. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-486-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-489-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T13:13:40.918Z
Reserved: 2007-04-04T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2007-1861
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Status : Modified
Published: 2007-05-07T19:19:00.000
Modified: 2026-04-23T00:35:47.467
Link: CVE-2007-1861
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DSA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN