CVE-2006-6333
First published: Wed Dec 06 2006(Updated: )
The tr_rx function in ibmtr.c for Linux kernel 2.6.19 assigns the wrong flag to the ip_summed field, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via crafted packets that cause the kernel to interpret another field as an offset.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux kernel | =2.6.19 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.19 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.kernel.org/git/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git;a=commit;h=ee28b0da1069ced1688aa9d0b7b378353b988321
- http://www.kernel.org/git/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git;a=blobdiff;h=0d97e10ccac580e16d3dffbe4a9a88144360e64a;hp=bfe59865b1dd50e5c4dbd4cefe506a31e1495a1a;hb=ee28b0da1069ced1688aa9d0b7b378353b988321;f=drivers/net/tokenring/ibmtr.c
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21490
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23254
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4907
- http://www.kernel.org/git/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=blobdiff%3Bh=0d97e10ccac580e16d3dffbe4a9a88144360e64a%3Bhp=bfe59865b1dd50e5c4dbd4cefe506a31e1495a1a%3Bhb=ee28b0da1069ced1688aa9d0b7b378353b988321%3Bf=drivers/net/tokenring/ibmtr.c
- http://www.kernel.org/git/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=ee28b0da1069ced1688aa9d0b7b378353b988321
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6333?
CVE-2006-6333 has a medium severity level due to its potential to cause denial of service through memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6333?
To fix CVE-2006-6333, update your Linux kernel to a version later than 2.6.19 that addresses this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2006-6333?
CVE-2006-6333 specifically affects Linux kernel version 2.6.19.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2006-6333?
CVE-2006-6333 involves incorrect assignment of the ip_summed field by the tr_rx function, leading to potential remote attacker exploitation.
Can CVE-2006-6333 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-6333 can be exploited remotely by sending crafted packets to the affected system.
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