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Family: Red Hat Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
RHSA-2003-145: kernel Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Check for the version of the kernel package
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is running a kernel which is vulnerable to a remote denial
of service.
The Linux kernel handles all the low-level functionality of the Operating
System. This version of the kernel is vulnerable to a flaw wherein a remote
attacker can forge source IP addresses in such a way as to create a very
long routing hash chain. A possible hacker, exploiting this flaw, would need
the ability to craft TCP/IP packets destined to (or through) the Linux kernel.
A successful attack would shut down the server.
Solution : http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2003-145.html
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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