SB2006121901 - Memory corruption in Linux kernel

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SB2006121901 - Memory corruption in Linux kernel

Published: December 19, 2006

Security Bulletin ID SB2006121901
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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  • Low
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2006-6106)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

Multiple buffer overflows in the cmtp_recv_interopmsg function in the Bluetooth driver (net/bluetooth/cmtp/capi.c) in the Linux kernel 2.4.22 up to 2.4.33.4 and 2.6.2 before 2.6.18.6, and 2.6.19.x, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via CAPI messages with a large value for the length of the (1) manu (manufacturer) or (2) serial (serial number) field.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References