Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Aug 24, 2015· Updated May 6, 2026
CVE-2015-6496
CVE-2015-6496
Description
conntrackd in conntrack-tools 1.4.2 and earlier does not ensure that the optional kernel modules are loaded before using them, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a (1) DCCP, (2) SCTP, or (3) ICMPv6 packet.
Affected products
3cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
8- git.netfilter.org/conntrack-tools/commit/nvdPatchVendor AdvisoryURL Repurposed
- bugzilla.netfilter.org/show_bug.cginvdExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-January/174875.htmlnvdThird Party Advisory
- lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-January/174883.htmlnvdThird Party Advisory
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-10/msg00015.htmlnvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3341nvdThird Party Advisory
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/14/4nvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/18/1nvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
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