CVE-2006-0456: Low severity Linux Linux kernel vulnerability
Published Jun 27, 2006
·Updated
The strnlenuser function in Linux kernel before 2.6.16 on IBM S/390 can return an incorrect value, which allows local users to cause a denial of service via unknown vectors.
Affected Software
113 affected components
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.4-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.14-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.4-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.15.3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.10-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.13-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.7-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.3-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.13
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.15-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.13.3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11.8
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.14.4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.14
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.10
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.13-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.14.3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.13-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11.6
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11.11
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.13-rc7
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.9-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6_test9_cvs
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.13-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.15.1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.7-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.9-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.15-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.6-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.14.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.13.2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test11
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.14-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.2-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.4-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.1-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.15-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.3-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.14.1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.7-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test6
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12.1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.10-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.2-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.5-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.13.4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12.2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.14-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.6-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.9-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test10
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.15.2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test9
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.10-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12.4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.9-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12.3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.13-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.7
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.15.4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.1-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.6-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.9-2.6.20
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12.6
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11.7
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.5-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.15
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.15-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.15-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.14.2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.14-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test7
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.15-rc7
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.5-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.14-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.2-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.13-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.3-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11.12
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.15.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test8
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.13.1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.6
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test3
Event History
Jun 27, 2006
CVE Published
11:05 PM
Jun 28, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0456?
CVE-2006-0456 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service conditions on affected Linux kernel versions.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-0456?
To remediate CVE-2006-0456, upgrade to a patched version of the Linux kernel, specifically 2.6.16 or later.
3
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2006-0456?
CVE-2006-0456 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 2.6.16.
4
Can CVE-2006-0456 lead to remote attacks?
No, CVE-2006-0456 is a local vulnerability that requires user access to exploit.
5
Are there any known exploits for CVE-2006-0456?
There are no publicly known exploits for CVE-2006-0456, but it can still cause denial of service.