CVE-2006-3815
UnknownEPSS 0.78%
Last modified
CVE-2006-3815 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. heartbeat.c in heartbeat before 2.0.6 sets insecure permissions in a shmget call for shared memory, which allows local users to cause an unspecified denial of service via unknown vectors, possibly during a short time window on startup.. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
heartbeat.c in heartbeat before 2.0.6 sets insecure permissions in a shmget call for shared memory, which allows local users to cause an unspecified denial of service via unknown vectors, possibly during a short time window on startup.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux-Ha | Heartbeat | <= 2.0.5 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21162Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21231Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21240Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21521Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21629Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2994Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21162Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21231Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21240Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21521Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21629Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2994Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2006-3815?
heartbeat.c in heartbeat before 2.0.6 sets insecure permissions in a shmget call for shared memory, which allows local users to cause an unspecified denial of service via unknown vectors, possibly during a short time window on startup.
How severe is CVE-2006-3815?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-3815 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3815?
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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