Vulnerability Description
The RBAC functionality in grsecurity before 2.1.8 does not properly handle when the admin role creates a service and then exits the shell without unauthenticating, which causes the service to be restarted with the admin role still active.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Grsecurity | Grsecurity Kernel Patch | 2.0.1 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18458PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.grsecurity.org/news.php#grsec218
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16261Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0199
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24156
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18458PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.grsecurity.org/news.php#grsec218
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16261Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0199
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24156
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0228?
CVE-2006-0228 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The RBAC functionality in grsecurity before 2.1.8 does not properly handle when the admin role creates a service and then exits the shell without unauthenticating, which causes the service to be resta...
How severe is CVE-2006-0228?
CVE-2006-0228 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-0228?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Grsecurity Grsecurity Kernel Patch.