Vulnerability Description
The do_coredump function in fs/exec.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.19 sets the flag variable to O_EXCL but does not use it, which allows context-dependent attackers to modify arbitrary files via a rewrite attack during a core dump.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.19 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23349Vendor Advisory
- http://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100073666
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.19.1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21591Patch
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2006/0074/
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/5002Vendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0046.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0095.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23349Vendor Advisory
- http://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100073666
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.19.1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21591Patch
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2006/0074/
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6304?
CVE-2006-6304 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The do_coredump function in fs/exec.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.19 sets the flag variable to O_EXCL but does not use it, which allows context-dependent attackers to modify arbitrary files via a rewrite ...
How severe is CVE-2006-6304?
CVE-2006-6304 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-6304?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.