Intrusion PreventionLinux.Kernel.IPv4.Pktinfo.Prepare.DoS
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a Denial of Service vulnerability in Linux Kernel.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles crafted IP packets. It allows a remote attacker to crash vulnerable systems.
Affected Products
Linux Kernel Project Kernel prior to 4.10
Impact
Denial of Service: Remote attacker can crash vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=34b2cef20f19c87999fff3da4071e66937db9644
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
| Date | Version | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-10 | 14.629 | Severity:medium:high |
| ID | 43953 |
| Created | Apr 26, 2017 |
| Updated | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2017-5970 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 0.82% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Linux |
| Affected App | Other |