Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Linux kernel denial-of-service flaw. A remote sender could trigger a kernel panic with a crafted IPv6 packet, causing affected systems to crash. The sources name Linux kernel 2.6.20 through 2.6.21.1; they do not provide CVSS scoring or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most plausible on legacy, unsupported, embedded, or appliance systems still running Linux 2.6.20 through 2.6.21.1 with IPv6 reachable from untrusted networks. Modern supported Linux distributions are unlikely to run these exact kernels, though vendor backports should be verified. Handle as a legacy-system risk. It is not supported by evidence of current mass exploitation, but any exposed affected host could be remotely crashed. Prioritize discovery and upgrade of old Linux systems, especially internet-facing appliances. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Linux kernel 2.6.20 through 2.6.21.1.; Upgrade to a vendor-supported kernel release containing the IPv6 fix.; Check distribution advisories for backported fixes and exact package versions..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 4893CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- linux-kernel-ipv6-jumbogram-dos(39643)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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