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CVE-2006-2448

UnknownEPSS 0.37%

Last modified

CVE-2006-2448 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Linux kernel before 2.6.16.21 and 2.6.17, when running on PowerPC, does not perform certain required access_ok checks, which allows local users to read arbitrary kernel memory on 64-bit systems (signal_64.c) and cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly read kernel memory on 32-bit systems (signal_32.c).. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Linux kernel before 2.6.16.21 and 2.6.17, when running on PowerPC, does not perform certain required access_ok checks, which allows local users to read arbitrary kernel memory on 64-bit systems (signal_64.c) and cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly read kernel memory on 32-bit systems (signal_32.c).

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.37%

28.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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 63 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2448?
Linux kernel before 2.6.16.21 and 2.6.17, when running on PowerPC, does not perform certain required access_ok checks, which allows local users to read arbitrary kernel memory on 64-bit systems (signal_64.c) and cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly read kernel memory on 32-bit systems (signal_32.c).
How severe is CVE-2006-2448?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2448 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2448?
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