Vulnerability Description
The (1) __futex_atomic_op and (2) futex_atomic_cmpxchg_inatomic functions in Linux kernel 2.6.17-rc4 to 2.6.18-rc2 perform the atomic futex operation in the kernel address space instead of the user address space, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.17 |
References
- http://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2006-3634
- http://www.kernel.org/git/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%
- http://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2006-3634
- http://www.kernel.org/git/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-3634?
CVE-2006-3634 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The (1) __futex_atomic_op and (2) futex_atomic_cmpxchg_inatomic functions in Linux kernel 2.6.17-rc4 to 2.6.18-rc2 perform the atomic futex operation in the kernel address space instead of the user ad...
How severe is CVE-2006-3634?
CVE-2006-3634 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-2006-3634?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.