Vulnerability Description
Double free vulnerability in squashfs module in the Linux kernel 2.6.x, as used in Fedora Core 5 and possibly other distributions, allows local users to cause a denial of service by mounting a crafted squashfs filesystem.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.0 |
| Redhat | Fedora Core | core_5.0 |
References
- http://projects.info-pull.com/mokb/MOKB-02-11-2006.htmlExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22655ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23361
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23384
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24259
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:047
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20870Exploit
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-395-1
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29967
- http://projects.info-pull.com/mokb/MOKB-02-11-2006.htmlExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22655ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23361
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23384
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24259
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:047
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-5701?
CVE-2006-5701 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). Double free vulnerability in squashfs module in the Linux kernel 2.6.x, as used in Fedora Core 5 and possibly other distributions, allows local users to cause a denial of service by mounting a crafted...
How severe is CVE-2006-5701?
CVE-2006-5701 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-2006-5701?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Redhat Fedora Core.