Vulnerability Description
The dvd_read_bca function in the DVD handling code in drivers/cdrom/cdrom.c in Linux kernel 2.2.16, and later versions, assigns the wrong value to a length variable, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted USB Storage device that triggers a buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.2.16, <= 2.16.16 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 3.1 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 5.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2966Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21179Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21298Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21498Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21605Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21614Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21695Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21934Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22082Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22093Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22174Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22497Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22822Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23064Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23788Broken Link
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-2935?
CVE-2006-2935 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). The dvd_read_bca function in the DVD handling code in drivers/cdrom/cdrom.c in Linux kernel 2.2.16, and later versions, assigns the wrong value to a length variable, which allows local users to execut...
How severe is CVE-2006-2935?
CVE-2006-2935 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-2935?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.