Vulnerability Description
The key serial number collision avoidance code in the key_alloc_serial function in Linux kernel 2.6.9 up to 2.6.20 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors that trigger a null dereference, as originally reported as "spinlock CPU recursion."
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.20 |
References
- http://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=7727
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24109Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24259Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24300Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24429Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24482Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24547Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24752Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25691Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:047
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:060
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_21_kernel.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0085.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0099.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/471457
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-0006?
CVE-2007-0006 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 (LOW). The key serial number collision avoidance code in the key_alloc_serial function in Linux kernel 2.6.9 up to 2.6.20 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors that trigger a nu...
How severe is CVE-2007-0006?
CVE-2007-0006 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-0006?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.