Vulnerability Description
Linux kernel 2.6.15.1 and earlier, when running on SPARC architectures, allows local users to cause a denial of service (hang) via a "date -s" command, which causes invalid sign extended arguments to be provided to the get_compat_timespec function call.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.0 |
References
- http://lists.debian.org/debian-sparc/2006/01/msg00129.html
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-sparc&m=113861010514065&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-sparc&m=113861287813463&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19374
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1017
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17216
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0418
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24475
- http://lists.debian.org/debian-sparc/2006/01/msg00129.html
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-sparc&m=113861010514065&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-sparc&m=113861287813463&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19374
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1017
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17216
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0418
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0482?
CVE-2006-0482 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Linux kernel 2.6.15.1 and earlier, when running on SPARC architectures, allows local users to cause a denial of service (hang) via a "date -s" command, which causes invalid sign extended arguments to ...
How severe is CVE-2006-0482?
CVE-2006-0482 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-0482?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.