IBM AIX `TCP large send offload´ Denial of Service Vulnerability
Last Update Date:
4 Jun 2012
Release Date:
7 Feb 2012
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RISK: Medium Risk
TYPE: Operating Systems - Unix
A vulnerability has been reported in AIX, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service).
The vulnerability is caused due to an error within the TCP stack when the "TCP large send offload" option is enabled and can be exploited to trigger a kernel panic via a specially crafted sequence of TCP packets.
Impact
- Denial of Service
System / Technologies affected
- IBM AIX versions 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1.
Solutions
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- Apply interim fixes or APARs
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