Vulnerability Description
ip_nat_pptp in the PPTP NAT helper (netfilter/ip_nat_helper_pptp.c) in Linux kernel 2.6.14, and other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption or crash) via an inbound PPTP_IN_CALL_REQUEST packet that causes a null pointer to be used in an offset calculation.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.14 |
References
- http://kernel.org/git/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commitdiff%
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18482
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/388
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16414
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2006/0004
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0220
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24203
- http://kernel.org/git/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commitdiff%
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18482
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/388
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16414
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2006/0004
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0220
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24203
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0036?
CVE-2006-0036 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). ip_nat_pptp in the PPTP NAT helper (netfilter/ip_nat_helper_pptp.c) in Linux kernel 2.6.14, and other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption or crash) via an...
How severe is CVE-2006-0036?
CVE-2006-0036 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-0036?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.