The setsockopt call in the KAME Project IPv6 implementation, as used in FreeBSD 5.2, does not properly handle certain IPv6 socket options, which could allow attackers to read kernel memory and cause a system panic.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 5.2 (including) | 5.2 (including) |
References
- ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-04:06.ipv6.asc
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11233
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9992
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15662
- ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-04:06.ipv6.asc
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11233
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9992
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15662