CVE-2006-0035
First published: Wed Jan 11 2006(Updated: )
The netlink_rcv_skb function in af_netlink.c in Linux kernel 2.6.14 and 2.6.15 allows local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a nlmsg_len field of 0.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux kernel | =2.6.14 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.15 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.kernel.org/git/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git;a=commit;h=ad8e4b75c8a7bed475d72ce09bf5267188621961
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2006/0004
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16414
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18482
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/388
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0220
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24202
- http://www.kernel.org/git/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=ad8e4b75c8a7bed475d72ce09bf5267188621961
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0035?
CVE-2006-0035 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability allowing local users to trigger an infinite loop.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2006-0035?
CVE-2006-0035 affects Linux kernel versions 2.6.14 and 2.6.15.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0035?
To fix CVE-2006-0035, upgrade to a kernel version greater than 2.6.15 that contains the patch.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2006-0035?
Exploiting CVE-2006-0035 can lead to a denial of service, causing affected systems to become unresponsive.
Who can exploit CVE-2006-0035?
CVE-2006-0035 can be exploited by local users on the affected Linux kernel versions.
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