SB2006070501 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel

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SB2006070501 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel

Published: July 5, 2006

Security Bulletin ID SB2006070501
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2006-2935)

The vulnerability allows a local user to read and manipulate data.

The dvd_read_bca function in the DVD handling code in drivers/cdrom/cdrom.c in Linux kernel 2.2.16, and later versions, assigns the wrong value to a length variable, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted USB Storage device that triggers a buffer overflow.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References