Vulnerability Description
Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.15.5 allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a crafted XFS ftruncate call, which may return stale data.
CVSS Score
1.7
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.0 |
References
- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.15.5
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19083
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19220
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20398
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20914
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1103
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:059
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:150
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006-05-31.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16921
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0804
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2554
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24999
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/263-1/
- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.15.5
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0554?
CVE-2006-0554 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.7 (LOW). Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.15.5 allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a crafted XFS ftruncate call, which may return stale data.
How severe is CVE-2006-0554?
CVE-2006-0554 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-0554?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.