Vulnerability Description
Linux kernel 2.4.x and 2.6.x up to 2.6.16 allows local users to bypass IPC permissions and modify a readonly attachment of shared memory by using mprotect to give write permission to the attachment. NOTE: some original raw sources combined this issue with CVE-2006-1524, but they are different bugs.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.4.0 |
References
- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.16.6
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20157
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20716
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21035
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22292
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22497
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22875
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22945
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23064
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-249.htm
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-254.htm
- http://www.kernel.org/git/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:086
- http://www.osvdb.org/25139
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0579.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-2071?
CVE-2006-2071 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Linux kernel 2.4.x and 2.6.x up to 2.6.16 allows local users to bypass IPC permissions and modify a readonly attachment of shared memory by using mprotect to give write permission to the attachment. ...
How severe is CVE-2006-2071?
CVE-2006-2071 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-2006-2071?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.