CVE-2006-5649
First published: Thu 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | =5.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =6.06_lts | |
| Ubuntu | =6.10 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =5.10 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =6.06_lts | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =6.10 | |
| =5.10 | ||
| =6.06_lts | ||
| =6.10 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-395-1
- http://www.us.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1233
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23361
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23370
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23384
- http://www.us.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1237
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23395
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_79_kernel.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21523
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23474
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-5649?
CVE-2006-5649 is an unspecified vulnerability related to alignment check exception handling.
Can CVE-2006-5649 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2006-5649 is a local vulnerability that requires local user access to exploit.
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