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CVE-2006-0038

UnknownEPSS 0.40%

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CVE-2006-0038 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in the do_replace function in netfilter for Linux before 2.6.16-rc3, when using "virtualization solutions" such as OpenVZ, allows local users with CAP_NET_ADMIN rights to cause a buffer overflow in the copy_from_user function.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer overflow in the do_replace function in netfilter for Linux before 2.6.16-rc3, when using "virtualization solutions" such as OpenVZ, allows local users with CAP_NET_ADMIN rights to cause a buffer overflow in the copy_from_user function.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.40%

32.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.0—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.1—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.2—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.3—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.4—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.5—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.6—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.7—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.8—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.92.6.20
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.10—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.11—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.11.5—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.11.6—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.11.7—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.11.8—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.11.11—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.11.12—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.12Rc1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.12.1—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.12.2—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.12.3—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.12.4—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.12.5—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.12.6—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.13—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.13.1—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.13.2—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.13.3—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.13.4—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.14—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.14.1—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.14.2—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.14.3—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.14.4—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.14.5—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.15—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.15.1—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.15.2—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.15.3—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.15.4—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.15.5—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16Rc1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6_test9_cvs—

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0038?
Integer overflow in the do_replace function in netfilter for Linux before 2.6.16-rc3, when using "virtualization solutions" such as OpenVZ, allows local users with CAP_NET_ADMIN rights to cause a buffer overflow in the copy_from_user function.
How severe is CVE-2006-0038?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0038 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0038?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST