The tcp_sacktag_write_queue function in net/ipv4/tcp_input.c in Linux kernel 2.6.21 through 2.6.23.7, and 2.6.24-rc through 2.6.24-rc2, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted ACK responses that trigger a NULL pointer dereference.
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2007-5476 | The tcp_sacktag_write_queue function in net/ipv4/tcp_input.c in Linux kernel 2.6.21 through 2.6.23.7, and 2.6.24-rc through 2.6.24-rc2, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted ACK responses that trigger a NULL pointer dereference. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-558-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-574-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T15:31:58.801Z
Reserved: 2007-10-17T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2007-5501
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Status : Deferred
Published: 2007-11-15T20:46:00.000
Modified: 2025-04-09T00:30:58.490
Link: CVE-2007-5501
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Weaknesses
EUVD
Ubuntu USN