SB2007013001 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel

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SB2007013001 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel

Published: January 30, 2007

Security Bulletin ID SB2007013001
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2006-5753)

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

Unspecified vulnerability in the listxattr system call in Linux kernel, when a 'bad inode' is present, allows local users to cause a denial of service (data corruption) and possibly gain privileges via unknown vectors.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References