Vulnerability Description
The Unidirectional Lightweight Encapsulation (ULE) decapsulation component in dvb-core/dvb_net.c in the dvb driver in the Linux kernel 2.6.17.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an SNDU length of 0 in a ULE packet.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.17.8 |
References
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2006/8/20/278Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21820PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22292
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22382
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22441
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22945
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23474
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25691
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25714
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26139
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-249.htm
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1304
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:182
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_79_kernel.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0689.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-4623?
CVE-2006-4623 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The Unidirectional Lightweight Encapsulation (ULE) decapsulation component in dvb-core/dvb_net.c in the dvb driver in the Linux kernel 2.6.17.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (cr...
How severe is CVE-2006-4623?
CVE-2006-4623 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-4623?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.