CVE-2012-6638
High
Description
The tcp_rcv_state_process function in net/ipv4/tcp_input.c in the Linux kernel before 3.2.24 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel resource consumption) via a flood of SYN+FIN TCP packets, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-2663.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedFeb 15, 2014
First seenFeb 15, 2014
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel3.0.38, 3.2.24 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | v < 3.0.38, 3.1 ≤ v < 3.2.24 | 3.0.38, 3.2.24 |
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