CVE-2006-4093: Medium severity Linux Linux kernel vulnerability

Published Aug 21, 2006
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Updated

Linux kernel 2.x.6 before 2.6.17.9 and 2.4.x before 2.4.33.1 on PowerPC PPC970 systems allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) related to the "HID0 attention enable on PPC970 at boot time."

Affected Software

6 affected components
Linux Linux kernel>=2.4.0<2.4.33.1
Linux Linux kernel>=2.6.0<2.6.17.9
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=5.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=6.06
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=5.10
Debian Debian Linux=3.1

Remediation

Event History

Aug 21, 2006
CVE Published
09:04 PM
Aug 22, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4093?

CVE-2006-4093 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service condition in affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-4093?

To fix CVE-2006-4093, upgrade to the appropriate versions of the Linux kernel that have addressed this vulnerability.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2006-4093?

CVE-2006-4093 affects Linux kernel versions 2.4.x before 2.4.33.1 and 2.6.x before 2.6.17.9, specifically on PowerPC PPC970 systems.

4

Can CVE-2006-4093 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2006-4093 requires local access to the system, thus it cannot be exploited remotely.

5

What are the possible consequences of CVE-2006-4093?

The primary consequence of CVE-2006-4093 is a potential crash of the system, leading to a denial of service.

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