The vulnerability of the Linux operating system’s kernel lies in the improper handling of a certain interaction between XFRM Netlink messages, IPPROTO_AH packets, and IPPROTO_IP packets. This allows an attacker to cause a service failure.

The vulnerability of the Linux operating system’s kernel is related to the improper handling of a certain interaction between XFRM Netlink messages, IPPROTOAH packets, and IPPROTOIP packets. Exploiting this vulnerability can allow an attacker to cause a service failure...