Sad SACK: Linux PCs, servers, gadgets may be crashed by 'Ping of Death' network packets

Don't let miscreants play hacky-SACK with your gear. Apply these mitigations, patches now if you can

It is possible to crash vulnerable network-facing Linux servers, PCs, and gadgets, or slow down their network connections, by sending them a series of maliciously crafted packets. It is also possible to hamper vulnerable FreeBSD machines with the same attack."