Vulnerability Team

1. Linux Kernel SCTP INIT/INIT-ACK Chunk Length Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability

The Linux kernel is prone to a remote denial-of-service vulnerability related to SCTP protocol implementation.

Attackers can exploit this issue to cause a kernel panic, denying service to legitimate users.

REFERNECE: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47308/info


2. Linux Kernel 'inotify_init1()' Double Free Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

The Linux kernel is prone to a local denial-of-service vulnerability.

Attackers can exploit this issue to cause an out-of-memory condition, denying service to legitimate users.

REFERNECE: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47296/info


The Vulnerability Team adviced to users and administrators to review and apply the updates notifications
necessary to help mitigate the risks.

source: securityfocus.com