Improper input validation in Linux Kernel

CVE-2013-0290

The __skb_recv_datagram function in net/core/datagram.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8 does not properly handle the MSG_PEEK flag with zero-length data, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and system hang) via a crafted application.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.004 (32.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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