Vulnerability Description
The ext2 file system code in Linux kernel 2.6.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via an ext2 stream with malformed data structures that triggers an error in the ext2_check_page due to a length that is smaller than the minimum.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.0 |
References
- http://projects.info-pull.com/mokb/MOKB-12-11-2006.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007-0014.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007-0436.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22837Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23474
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23997Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24098Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24206Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25630
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25691
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26379
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27528
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29058
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-063.htm
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-404.htm
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6054?
CVE-2006-6054 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). The ext2 file system code in Linux kernel 2.6.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via an ext2 stream with malformed data structures that triggers an error in the ext2_check_page ...
How severe is CVE-2006-6054?
CVE-2006-6054 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-2006-6054?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.