Vulnerability Description
Race condition in the do_add_counters function in netfilter for Linux kernel 2.6.16 allows local users with CAP_NET_ADMIN capabilities to read kernel memory by triggering the race condition in a way that produces a size value that is inconsistent with allocated memory, which leads to a buffer over-read in IPT_ENTRY_ITERATE.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.16 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=133465Patch
- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.16.17
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20185
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20671
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20914
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20991
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21476
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22292
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22945
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-249.htm
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1097
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1103
- http://www.kernel.org/git/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%
- http://www.osvdb.org/25697
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0689.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0039?
CVE-2006-0039 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). Race condition in the do_add_counters function in netfilter for Linux kernel 2.6.16 allows local users with CAP_NET_ADMIN capabilities to read kernel memory by triggering the race condition in a way t...
How severe is CVE-2006-0039?
CVE-2006-0039 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-0039?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.