Vulnerability Description
The ia64 subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.26 allows local users to cause a denial of service (stack consumption and system crash) via a crafted application that leverages the mishandling of invalid Register Stack Engine (RSE) state.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.25.20 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://ftp.naist.jp/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.26Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=4dcc29Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=199440Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/4dcc29e1574d88f4465ba865ed82800032f7641Third Party Advisory
- http://ftp.naist.jp/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.26Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=4dcc29Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=199440Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/4dcc29e1574d88f4465ba865ed82800032f7641Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-3635?
CVE-2006-3635 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The ia64 subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.26 allows local users to cause a denial of service (stack consumption and system crash) via a crafted application that leverages the mishandling of in...
How severe is CVE-2006-3635?
CVE-2006-3635 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-3635?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.