Vulnerability Description
choose_new_parent in Linux kernel before 2.6.11.12 includes certain debugging code, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) by causing certain circumstances involving termination of a parent process.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.11.1 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20237
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20716
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21179
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21745
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22093
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-161.htm
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1184
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_42_kernel.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0493.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18099
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-302-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/attachment.cgi?id=127302
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20237
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20716
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-1855?
CVE-2006-1855 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). choose_new_parent in Linux kernel before 2.6.11.12 includes certain debugging code, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) by causing certain circumstances involving termination...
How severe is CVE-2006-1855?
CVE-2006-1855 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-2006-1855?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.