Description
The Linux kernel 2.6.20 through 2.6.21.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via a certain IPv6 packet, possibly involving the Jumbo Payload hop-by-hop option (jumbogram).
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 7.8/10
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:CWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=8450
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.21.2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39643
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4893
- http://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=8450
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.21.2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39643
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4893
Timeline
- Published
- Jan 18, 2008
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified