CVE-2006-5649: Medium severity Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux vulnerability
Published Dec 14, 2006
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in the "alignment check exception handling" in Ubuntu 5.10, 6.06 LTS, and 6.10 for the PowerPC (PPC) allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux=5.10
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux=6.06_lts
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux=6.10
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 14, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:28 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-5649?
CVE-2006-5649 is considered to have a moderate severity due to its potential for causing a denial of service through kernel panic.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-5649?
To mitigate CVE-2006-5649, update to a supported version of Ubuntu that does not contain this vulnerability.
3
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by CVE-2006-5649?
CVE-2006-5649 affects Ubuntu versions 5.10, 6.06 LTS, and 6.10 for the PowerPC architecture.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-5649?
CVE-2006-5649 is an unspecified vulnerability related to alignment check exception handling.
5
Can CVE-2006-5649 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2006-5649 is a local vulnerability that requires local user access to exploit.