OpenBSD ipintr kernel function contains a race that could allow remote crash
| openbsd-ipintr-race (1829) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
The kernel function ipintr in OpenBSD is vulnerable to a race condition that could allow a remote attacker to launch a denial of service attack to crash the system.
Consequences:
Denial of Service
Remedy:
Apply the patch for this vulnerability, as listed in OpenBSD Security Advisory, February 19, 1999. See References.
References:
- OpenBSD Security Advisory, February 19, 1999: ipintr() had a race in use of the ipq, which could permit an attacker to cause a crash..
- CVE-1999-0485: Remote attackers can cause a system crash through ipintr() in ipq in OpenBSD.
- OSVDB ID: 7558: OpenBSD ipq ipintr() Remote DoS
Platforms Affected:
- OpenBSD OpenBSD 2.4
Reported:
Feb 19, 1999
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