CVE-2006-1855: Low severity Linux Linux kernel vulnerability
Published May 18, 2006
·Updated
choosenewparent in Linux kernel before 2.6.11.12 includes certain debugging code, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) by causing certain circumstances involving termination of a parent process.
Affected Software
11 affected components
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11.2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11.10
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11.8
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11.6
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11.11
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11.9
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11.3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11.7
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11.4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11.1
Event History
May 18, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-1855?
CVE-2006-1855 has a moderate severity level due to its potential to cause denial of service by system panic.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-1855?
To fix CVE-2006-1855, upgrade to a Linux kernel version later than 2.6.11.12.
3
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2006-1855?
CVE-2006-1855 affects Linux kernel versions from 2.6.11.1 to 2.6.11.11.
4
Can CVE-2006-1855 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2006-1855 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to trigger the vulnerability.
5
What happens if CVE-2006-1855 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2006-1855 can lead to system instability and cause the affected system to crash.