CVE-2006-1857

UnknownEPSS 6.80%

Last modified

CVE-2006-1857 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in SCTP in Linux kernel before 2.6.16.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a malformed HB-ACK chunk.. EPSS estimates a 6.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in SCTP in Linux kernel before 2.6.16.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a malformed HB-ACK chunk.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.80%

93.2th 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 Kernel2.6.16.1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.2
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.3
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.4
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.5
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.6
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.7

Showing 50 of 60 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-1857?
Buffer overflow in SCTP in Linux kernel before 2.6.16.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a malformed HB-ACK chunk.
How severe is CVE-2006-1857?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-1857 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1857?
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2006-1857?

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Source: NVD / NIST