The __skb_recv_datagram function in net/core/datagram.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8 does not properly handle the MSG_PEEK flag with zero-length data, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and system hang) via a crafted application.
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2013-0311 | The __skb_recv_datagram function in net/core/datagram.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8 does not properly handle the MSG_PEEK flag with zero-length data, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and system hang) via a crafted application. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1768-1 | Linux kernel (Quantal HWE) vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1769-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1774-1 | Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T14:18:09.657Z
Reserved: 2012-12-06T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2013-0290
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Status : Deferred
Published: 2013-02-19T19:55:01.003
Modified: 2025-04-11T00:51:21.963
Link: CVE-2013-0290
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EUVD
Ubuntu USN