Vulnerability Description
The Linux kernel 2.6.17.10 and 2.6.17.11 and 2.6.18-rc5 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via an SCTP socket with a certain SO_LINGER value, possibly related to the patch for CVE-2006-3745. NOTE: older kernel versions for specific Linux distributions are also affected, due to backporting of the CVE-2006-3745 patch.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.17.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21945Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21967Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22082Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22093Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22292Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22382
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22945
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016992
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-249.htm
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1183
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1184
- http://www.mail-archive.com/kernel-svn-changes%40lists.alioth.debian.org/msg0231
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:182
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:025
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0689.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-4535?
CVE-2006-4535 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The Linux kernel 2.6.17.10 and 2.6.17.11 and 2.6.18-rc5 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via an SCTP socket with a certain SO_LINGER value, possibly related to the patch for CVE...
How severe is CVE-2006-4535?
CVE-2006-4535 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-2006-4535?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.