Vulnerability Description
The minix filesystem code in Linux kernel 2.6.x before 2.6.24, including 2.6.18, allows local users to cause a denial of service (hang) via a malformed minix file stream that triggers an infinite loop in the minix_bmap function. NOTE: this issue might be due to an integer overflow or signedness error.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.24
- http://projects.info-pull.com/mokb/MOKB-17-11-2006.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23034ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26379Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27528Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27614Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27703Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28141Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28170Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28654Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28706Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28971Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29058Vendor Advisory
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-404.htm
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1436
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6058?
CVE-2006-6058 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). The minix filesystem code in Linux kernel 2.6.x before 2.6.24, including 2.6.18, allows local users to cause a denial of service (hang) via a malformed minix file stream that triggers an infinite loop...
How severe is CVE-2006-6058?
CVE-2006-6058 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-2006-6058?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.