Vulnerability Description
The seqfile handling (ip6fl_get_n function in ip6_flowlabel.c) in Linux kernel 2.6 up to 2.6.18-stable allows local users to cause a denial of service (hang or oops) via unspecified manipulations that trigger an infinite loop while searching for flowlabels.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2006/11/5/46
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007-0014.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22665Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22754Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23370Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23384Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23474Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23593Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23752Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23997
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24206
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-063.htm
- http://www.kernel.org/git/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:002
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:012
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-5619?
CVE-2006-5619 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The seqfile handling (ip6fl_get_n function in ip6_flowlabel.c) in Linux kernel 2.6 up to 2.6.18-stable allows local users to cause a denial of service (hang or oops) via unspecified manipulations that...
How severe is CVE-2006-5619?
CVE-2006-5619 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-5619?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.