The nl_fib_lookup function in net/ipv4/fib_frontend.c in Linux Kernel before 2.6.20.8 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via NETLINK_FIB_LOOKUP replies, which trigger infinite recursion and a stack overflow.
| Date Added | Due Date | Vulnerability Name | Required Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A |
| Type | Version | Base score | Base severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 2.0 | 4.9 | MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C |
| CWE ID | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-399 | Primary | nvd@nist.gov |