Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the get_fdb_entries function in net/bridge/br_ioctl.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.18.4 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a large maxnum value in an ioctl request.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.0 |
References
- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.18.4
- http://projects.info-pull.com/mokb/MOKB-29-11-2006.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007-0014.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23073
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23252
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23370
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23384
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23474
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23593
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23752
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23997
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24206
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24547
- 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=blobdif
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-5751?
CVE-2006-5751 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Integer overflow in the get_fdb_entries function in net/bridge/br_ioctl.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.18.4 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a large maxnum value in an ioctl request.
How severe is CVE-2006-5751?
CVE-2006-5751 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-5751?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.