Double free in Linux kernel



| Updated: 2024-07-26
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2006-5701
CWE-ID CWE-415
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Linux Foundation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Double free

EUVDB-ID: #VU94777

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2006-5701

CWE-ID: CWE-415 - Double Free

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Double free vulnerability in squashfs module in the Linux kernel 2.6.x, as used in Fedora Core 5 and possibly other distributions, allows local users to cause a denial of service by mounting a crafted squashfs filesystem.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

https://projects.info-pull.com/mokb/MOKB-02-11-2006.html
https://secunia.com/advisories/22655
https://secunia.com/advisories/23361
https://secunia.com/advisories/23384
https://secunia.com/advisories/24259
https://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:047
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20870
https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-395-1
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29967


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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