Vulnerability Description
The NTFS filesystem code in Linux kernel 2.6.x up to 2.6.18, and possibly other versions, allows local users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a malformed NTFS file stream that triggers an infinite loop in the __find_get_block_slow function.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.0 |
References
- http://projects.info-pull.com/mokb/MOKB-19-11-2006.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23474
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25691
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25714
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1304
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_79_kernel.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/471457
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30418
- http://projects.info-pull.com/mokb/MOKB-19-11-2006.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23474
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25691
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25714
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1304
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_79_kernel.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/471457
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6060?
CVE-2006-6060 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The NTFS filesystem code in Linux kernel 2.6.x up to 2.6.18, and possibly other versions, allows local users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a malformed NTFS file stream that trigge...
How severe is CVE-2006-6060?
CVE-2006-6060 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-6060?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.