CVE-2012-0207 kernel: igmp: Avoid zero delay when receiving odd mixture of IGMP queries

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

A flaw in igmp_heard_query() could allow an attacker, who is able to send certain IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) packets to a target system, to cause a denial of service.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5 and 6
  • Red Hat Enterprise MRG Realtime

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