The dccp_rcv_state_process function in net/dccp/input.c in the Datagram Congestion…
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- — Not recorded in CVSS 2.0
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Denial of service
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · None · Complete
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 2.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-476.
Summary
The dccp_rcv_state_process function in net/dccp/input.c in the Datagram Congestion Control Protocol (DCCP) implementation in the Linux kernel before 2.6.38 does not properly handle packets for a CLOSED endpoint, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and OOPS) by sending a DCCP-Close packet followed by a DCCP-Reset packet.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 6
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 2.6.38 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_aus:5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 5.6 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 5.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_eus:5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 5.6 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 5.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 5.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 2.6.38 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_aus:5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.6 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_eus:5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.6 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
Remediation
Red Hat 3 advisories
- RHSA-2011:0833 Released 2011-05-31 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security and bug fix update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5.6.z server) kernel-2.6.18-238.12.1.el5, kernel-2.6.18-238.12.1.el5.ia64, kernel-PAE-2.6.18-238.12.1.el5 +14
- RHSA-2011:0498 Released 2011-05-10 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6) kernel-2.6.32-71.29.1.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-71.29.1.el6, kernel-debug-devel-2.6.32-71.29.1.el6 +4
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node (v. 6) kernel-2.6.32-71.29.1.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-71.29.1.el6, kernel-debug-devel-2.6.32-71.29.1.el6 +4
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6) kernel-2.6.32-71.29.1.el6, kernel-bootwrapper-2.6.32-71.29.1.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-71.29.1.el6 +7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) kernel-2.6.32-71.29.1.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-71.29.1.el6, kernel-debug-devel-2.6.32-71.29.1.el6 +4
- RHSA-2011:0500 Released 2011-05-10 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel-rt security and bug fix update
- MRG Realtime for RHEL 5 Server kernel-rt-2.6.33.9-rt31.64.el5rt, kernel-rt-debug-2.6.33.9-rt31.64.el5rt, kernel-rt-debug-devel-2.6.33.9-rt31.64.el5rt +7
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Important. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| MRG Realtime for RHEL 5 Server | Fixed | RHSA-2011:0500 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5.6.z server) | Fixed | RHSA-2011:0833 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2011:0498 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2011:0498 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2011:0498 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2011:0498 |
Not affected: 5 products
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5.6.z server)
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6)
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node (v. 6)
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6)
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6)
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2011-1093
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-rf9x-2w4m-rh77
References
Patch 3
Sources
- CVE-2011-1093 · CVE Program
- CVE-2011-1093 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-rf9x-2w4m-rh77 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2011-1093 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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