CVE-2021-47397

A vulnerability was found in Linux kernel's SCTP implementation, where the sctp_rcv_ootb function does not properly validate the return value of skb_header_pointer, resulting in potential system crashes when processing SCTP packets.

This vulnerability is classified as moderate severity because the issue can cause system instability and crashes but does not expose data or allow remote code execution.

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Red Hat has investigated whether a possible mitigation exists for this issue, and has not been able to identify a practical example. Please update the affected package as soon as possible.