Vulnerability Description
The zlib_inflate function in Linux kernel 2.6.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed filesystem that uses zlib compression that triggers memory corruption, as demonstrated using cramfs.
CVSS Score
4.0
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.0 |
References
- http://projects.info-pull.com/mokb/MOKB-07-11-2006.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007-0014.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007-0436.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22767
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23474
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23997
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24098
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24206
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24259
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24482
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25630
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25691
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29058
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-063.htm
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1503
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-5823?
CVE-2006-5823 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). The zlib_inflate function in Linux kernel 2.6.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed filesystem that uses zlib compression that triggers memory corruption, as demons...
How severe is CVE-2006-5823?
CVE-2006-5823 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-5823?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.