medium
6.9
CWE
189 119 190
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-0038: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Mar 22 2006(Updated: )

Integer overflow in the do_replace function in netfilter for Linux before 2.6.16-rc3, when using "virtualization solutions" such as OpenVZ, allows local users with CAP_NET_ADMIN rights to cause a buffer overflow in the copy_from_user function.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Linux Kernel=2.6.0
Linux Kernel=2.6.0-test1
Linux Kernel=2.6.0-test10
Linux Kernel=2.6.0-test11
Linux Kernel=2.6.0-test2
Linux Kernel=2.6.0-test3
Linux Kernel=2.6.0-test4
Linux Kernel=2.6.0-test5
Linux Kernel=2.6.0-test6
Linux Kernel=2.6.0-test7
Linux Kernel=2.6.0-test8
Linux Kernel=2.6.0-test9
Linux Kernel=2.6.1
Linux Kernel=2.6.1-rc1
Linux Kernel=2.6.1-rc2
Linux Kernel=2.6.2
Linux Kernel=2.6.3
Linux Kernel=2.6.4
Linux Kernel=2.6.5
Linux Kernel=2.6.6
Linux Kernel=2.6.6-rc1
Linux Kernel=2.6.7
Linux Kernel=2.6.7-rc1
Linux Kernel=2.6.8
Linux Kernel=2.6.8-rc1
Linux Kernel=2.6.8-rc2
Linux Kernel=2.6.8-rc3
Linux Kernel=2.6.9-2.6.20
Linux Kernel=2.6.10
Linux Kernel=2.6.10-rc2
Linux Kernel=2.6.11
Linux Kernel=2.6.11-rc2
Linux Kernel=2.6.11-rc3
Linux Kernel=2.6.11-rc4
Linux Kernel=2.6.11.5
Linux Kernel=2.6.11.6
Linux Kernel=2.6.11.7
Linux Kernel=2.6.11.8
Linux Kernel=2.6.11.11
Linux Kernel=2.6.11.12
Linux Kernel=2.6.12-rc1
Linux Kernel=2.6.12-rc4
Linux Kernel=2.6.12-rc5
Linux Kernel=2.6.12.1
Linux Kernel=2.6.12.2
Linux Kernel=2.6.12.3
Linux Kernel=2.6.12.4
Linux Kernel=2.6.12.5
Linux Kernel=2.6.12.6
Linux Kernel=2.6.13
Linux Kernel=2.6.13-rc1
Linux Kernel=2.6.13-rc4
Linux Kernel=2.6.13-rc6
Linux Kernel=2.6.13-rc7
Linux Kernel=2.6.13.1
Linux Kernel=2.6.13.2
Linux Kernel=2.6.13.3
Linux Kernel=2.6.13.4
Linux Kernel=2.6.14
Linux Kernel=2.6.14-rc1
Linux Kernel=2.6.14-rc2
Linux Kernel=2.6.14-rc3
Linux Kernel=2.6.14-rc4
Linux Kernel=2.6.14.1
Linux Kernel=2.6.14.2
Linux Kernel=2.6.14.3
Linux Kernel=2.6.14.4
Linux Kernel=2.6.14.5
Linux Kernel=2.6.15
Linux Kernel=2.6.15-rc1
Linux Kernel=2.6.15-rc2
Linux Kernel=2.6.15-rc3
Linux Kernel=2.6.15.1
Linux Kernel=2.6.15.2
Linux Kernel=2.6.15.3
Linux Kernel=2.6.15.4
Linux Kernel=2.6.15.5
Linux Kernel=2.6.16-rc1
Linux Kernel=2.6_test9_cvs

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-0038?

    CVE-2006-0038 has a high severity level due to its potential to allow local users to cause a buffer overflow.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-0038?

    To fix CVE-2006-0038, update the Linux kernel to version 2.6.16-rc3 or later which addresses this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2006-0038?

    Local users with CAP_NET_ADMIN rights on systems running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel prior to 2.6.16-rc3 are affected by CVE-2006-0038.

  • What kind of attack can be executed using CVE-2006-0038?

    CVE-2006-0038 can lead to a buffer overflow attack that may allow local users to escalate privileges.

  • When was CVE-2006-0038 reported?

    CVE-2006-0038 was reported in early 2006 and affects various Linux kernel versions up to 2.6.16-rc2.

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