Vulnerability Description
Linux kernel 2.6.17 and earlier, when running on IA64 or SPARC platforms, allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed ELF file that triggers memory maps that cross region boundaries.
CVSS Score
4.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.0 |
References
- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.17.11
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2006/9/4/116Patch
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007-0014.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21967
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21999
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23370
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23395
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23474
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23997
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24206
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24482
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27913
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33280
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-063.htm
- http://www.kernel.org/git/?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-2.6.17.y.git%3Ba=comm
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-4538?
CVE-2006-4538 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). Linux kernel 2.6.17 and earlier, when running on IA64 or SPARC platforms, allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed ELF file that triggers memory maps that cross region b...
How severe is CVE-2006-4538?
CVE-2006-4538 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-2006-4538?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.