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 local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption or crash) via a crafted outbound packet that causes an incorrect offset to be calculated from pointer arithmetic when non-linear SKBs (socket buffers) are used.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
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/24204
- 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/24204
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0037?
CVE-2006-0037 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). ip_nat_pptp in the PPTP NAT helper (netfilter/ip_nat_helper_pptp.c) in Linux kernel 2.6.14, and other versions, allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption or crash) via a craft...
How severe is CVE-2006-0037?
CVE-2006-0037 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-0037?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.