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Linux 2.6 iptables sign error DoS

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Crashes the remote host

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

It was possible to crash the remote host by sending a specially
malformed TCP/IP packet with invalid TCP options. Only the version
2.6 of the Linux Kernel is known to be affected by this problem.

A possible hacker may use this flaw to disable this host remotely.

Solution : Upgrade to Linux 2.6.7
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 10634

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