Vulnerability Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the listxattr system call in Linux kernel, when a "bad inode" is present, allows local users to cause a denial of service (data corruption) and possibly gain privileges via unknown vectors.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.20.1 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 4.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 4.0 |
References
- http://fedoranews.org/cms/node/2739
- http://fedoranews.org/cms/node/2740
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2007/1/3/150
- http://osvdb.org/33020
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23955
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23997
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24098
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24100
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24206
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24400
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24429
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24482
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24547
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25226
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25683
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-5753?
CVE-2006-5753 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Unspecified vulnerability in the listxattr system call in Linux kernel, when a "bad inode" is present, allows local users to cause a denial of service (data corruption) and possibly gain privileges vi...
How severe is CVE-2006-5753?
CVE-2006-5753 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-2006-5753?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop.