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kernel: integer overflow in the SCTP code

Package(s):

kernel

CVE #(s):

Created:

May 17, 2004

Updated:

May 18, 2004

Description:

There is an integer overflow in the SCTP code in the Linux kernel starting with 2.4.23-pre5 and up to and including 2.4.25. This could allow for a local root exploit. See this advisory for more details.

Alerts:

Trustix

TSLSA-2004-0029

2004-05-13

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