CVE-2006-0554
First published: Tue Mar 07 2006(Updated: )
Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.15.5 allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a crafted XFS ftruncate call, which may return stale data.
Credit: cve@mitre.org bc94ec7e-8909-4cbb-83df-d2fc9330fa88
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.0 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.0 | |
| 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 | =2.6.3 | |
| 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 | =2.6.8.1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.8.1.5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.8.1.5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.8.1.5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.8.1.5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.8.1.5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.8.1.5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.8.1.5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.8.1.5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.8.1.5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.8.1.5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.8.1.5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.8.1.5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.8.1.5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.8.1.5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.8.1.5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.8.1.5 | |
| 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-rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.11-rc2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.11-rc3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.11-rc4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.11.1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.11.2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.11.3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.11.4 | |
| 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 | =2.6.11.9 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.11.10 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.11.11 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.11.12 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.11_rc1_bk6 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.12 | |
| 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 | =2.6.15 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.15-rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.15-rc3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.15-rc4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.15-rc5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.15-rc6 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.15-rc7 |
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Reference Links
- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.15.5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16921
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19083
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19220
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006-05-31.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1103
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20914
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20398
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:059
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:150
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2554
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0804
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24999
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/263-1/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0554?
CVE-2006-0554 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to access sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0554?
To fix CVE-2006-0554, update your Linux kernel to version 2.6.15.5 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-0554?
CVE-2006-0554 affects local users running Linux kernel versions before 2.6.15.5.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-0554 enable?
CVE-2006-0554 enables local users to obtain sensitive information through a crafted ftruncate call in XFS.
Is CVE-2006-0554 still a concern in modern systems?
CVE-2006-0554 primarily affects legacy systems since modern Linux distributions have resolved this vulnerability.
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