Improper input validation in Linux kernel - CVE-2006-0741

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Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU99907

Improper input validation in Linux kernel - CVE-2006-0741

Published: March 7, 2006 / Updated: October 3, 2018


Vulnerability identifier: #VU99907
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2006-0741
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Linux Foundation
Affected software:
Linux kernel

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform service disruption.

Linux kernel before 2.6.15.5, when running on Intel processors, allows local users to cause a denial of service ('endless recursive fault') via unknown attack vectors related to a 'bad elf entry address.'


How to mitigate CVE-2006-0741

Install update from vendor's repository.

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