Vulnerability Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the "alignment check exception handling" in Ubuntu 5.10, 6.06 LTS, and 6.10 for the PowerPC (PPC) allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | Ubuntu Linux | 5.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23361
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23370
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23384
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23395
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23474
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_79_kernel.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21523
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-395-1Patch
- http://www.us.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1233
- http://www.us.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1237
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23361
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23370
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23384
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23395
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23474
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-5649?
CVE-2006-5649 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Unspecified vulnerability in the "alignment check exception handling" in Ubuntu 5.10, 6.06 LTS, and 6.10 for the PowerPC (PPC) allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via unspec...
How severe is CVE-2006-5649?
CVE-2006-5649 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-2006-5649?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux.