USN-450-1: ipsec-tools vulnerability

Publication date

9 April 2007

Overview

ipsec-tools vulnerability


Details

A flaw was discovered in the IPSec key exchange server "racoon". Remote
attackers could send a specially crafted packet and disrupt established
IPSec tunnels, leading to a denial of service.

A flaw was discovered in the IPSec key exchange server "racoon". Remote
attackers could send a specially crafted packet and disrupt established
IPSec tunnels, leading to a denial of service.

Update instructions

In general, a standard system upgrade is sufficient to effect the necessary changes.

Learn more about how to get the fixes.

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:

Ubuntu Release Package Version
6.10 edgy racoon –  1:0.6.6-1ubuntu1.1
6.06 dapper racoon –  1:0.6.5-4ubuntu1.1
5.10 breezy racoon –  1:0.6-1ubuntu1.2

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