Vulnerability Description
ip_route_input in Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.16.8 allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via a request for a route for a multicast IP address, which triggers a null dereference.
CVSS Score
4.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.16.8
- http://lwn.net/Alerts/180820/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19709PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19735Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19955Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20157Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20237Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20398Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20671Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20914Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21476
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21745Vendor Advisory
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-161.htm
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1097
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1103
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-1525?
CVE-2006-1525 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). ip_route_input in Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.16.8 allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via a request for a route for a multicast IP address, which triggers a null dereference.
How severe is CVE-2006-1525?
CVE-2006-1525 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-2006-1525?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.