What is the severity of CVE-2006-0036?

CVE-2006-0036 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service, specifically memory corruption or crashes.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0036?

To fix CVE-2006-0036, it is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel that addresses this vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2006-0036?

Individuals using Linux kernel version 2.6.14 and earlier are affected by CVE-2006-0036.

What type of attack does CVE-2006-0036 facilitate?

CVE-2006-0036 allows remote attackers to exploit a vulnerability in the PPTP NAT helper to cause denial of service.

Can CVE-2006-0036 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-0036 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted PPTP_IN_CALL_REQUEST packets.

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CVE-2006-0036

high

7.8

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

23/1/2006

7/8/2024

CVE-2006-0036

First published: Mon Jan 23 2006(Updated: )

ip_nat_pptp in the PPTP NAT helper (netfilter/ip_nat_helper_pptp.c) in Linux kernel 2.6.14, and other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption or crash) via an inbound PPTP_IN_CALL_REQUEST packet that causes a null pointer to be used in an offset calculation.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Linux kernel	=2.6.14

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0036?
CVE-2006-0036 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service, specifically memory corruption or crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0036?
To fix CVE-2006-0036, it is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-0036?
Individuals using Linux kernel version 2.6.14 and earlier are affected by CVE-2006-0036.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-0036 facilitate?
CVE-2006-0036 allows remote attackers to exploit a vulnerability in the PPTP NAT helper to cause denial of service.
Can CVE-2006-0036 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-0036 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted PPTP_IN_CALL_REQUEST packets.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0036?
CVE-2006-0036 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service, specifically memory corruption or crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0036?
To fix CVE-2006-0036, it is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-0036?
Individuals using Linux kernel version 2.6.14 and earlier are affected by CVE-2006-0036.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-0036 facilitate?
CVE-2006-0036 allows remote attackers to exploit a vulnerability in the PPTP NAT helper to cause denial of service.
Can CVE-2006-0036 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-0036 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted PPTP_IN_CALL_REQUEST packets.