Linux Kernel denial of service | CVE-2024-0639

NAME
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Linux Kernel denial of service

Platforms Affected:
Linux Kernel 6.4

Risk Level:
4.7

Exploitability:
Unproven

Consequences:
Denial of Service

DESCRIPTION
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Linux Kernel is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a deadlock flaw in the sctp_auto_asconf_init function in net/sctp/socket.c. By sending a specially crafted request, a local authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the system to crash.

CVSS 3.0 Information
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Privileges Required:
Low

User Interaction:
None

Scope:
Unchanged

Access Vector:
Local


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