Vulnerability Description
Certain modifications to the Linux kernel 2.6.16 and earlier do not add the appropriate Linux Security Modules (LSM) file_permission hooks to the (1) readv and (2) writev functions, which might allow attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.0 |
References
- http://lists.jammed.com/linux-security-module/2005/09/0019.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20237
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20716
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21045
- 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.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:123
- http://www.osvdb.org/25747
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0493.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18105
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-302-1
- http://www.ussg.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/0604.3/0777.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=191524
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-1856?
CVE-2006-1856 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Certain modifications to the Linux kernel 2.6.16 and earlier do not add the appropriate Linux Security Modules (LSM) file_permission hooks to the (1) readv and (2) writev functions, which might allow ...
How severe is CVE-2006-1856?
CVE-2006-1856 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-1856?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.