CVE-2006-0228
UnknownEPSS 0.36%
Last modified
CVE-2006-0228 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The RBAC functionality in grsecurity before 2.1.8 does not properly handle when the admin role creates a service and then exits the shell without unauthenticating, which causes the service to be restarted with the admin role still active.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The RBAC functionality in grsecurity before 2.1.8 does not properly handle when the admin role creates a service and then exits the shell without unauthenticating, which causes the service to be restarted with the admin role still active.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Grsecurity | Grsecurity Kernel Patch | 2.0.1 |
| Grsecurity | Grsecurity Kernel Patch | 2.0.2 |
| Grsecurity | Grsecurity Kernel Patch | 2.1.0 |
| Grsecurity | Grsecurity Kernel Patch | 2.1.1 |
| Grsecurity | Grsecurity Kernel Patch | 2.1.2 |
| Grsecurity | Grsecurity Kernel Patch | 2.1.3 |
| Grsecurity | Grsecurity Kernel Patch | 2.1.4 |
| Grsecurity | Grsecurity Kernel Patch | 2.1.5 |
| Grsecurity | Grsecurity Kernel Patch | 2.1.6 |
| Grsecurity | Grsecurity Kernel Patch | 2.1.7 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18458Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18458Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2006-0228?
The RBAC functionality in grsecurity before 2.1.8 does not properly handle when the admin role creates a service and then exits the shell without unauthenticating, which causes the service to be restarted with the admin role still active.
How severe is CVE-2006-0228?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0228 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0228?
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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