Linksys EtherFast null length IP option denial of service
| linksys-null-length-dos (24125) |  Low Risk |
Description:
Linksys EtherFast is vulnerable to a denial of service attack. A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted packet containing a NULL length IP option to cause the device to crash. The device must be rebooted to regain normal functionality.
Platforms Affected:
- Linksys, BEFVP41
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 4, 2009.
Consequences:
Denial of Service
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Fri Jan 13 2006 - 00:17:45 CST, Linksys VPN Router (BEFVP41) DoS Vulnerability at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2006-01/0249.html.
- BID-16307: Linksys BEFVP41 IP Options Remote Denial Of Service Vulnerability
- CVE-2006-0309: Linksys BEFVP41 VPN Router 2.0 with firmware 1.01.04 allows remote attackers on the local network, to cause a denial of service via IP packets with a null IP option length.
- SA18461: Linksys BEFVP41 IP Option Length Denial of Service
- SECTRACK ID: 1015490: Linksys BEFVP41 VPN Router Can Be Crashed By Remote Users
- VUPEN/ADV-2006-0238: Linksys BEFVP41 IP Option Length Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
Reported:
Jan 13, 2006
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