CVE-2006-4093
UnknownEPSS 0.46%
Last modified
CVE-2006-4093 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Linux kernel 2.x.6 before 2.6.17.9 and 2.4.x before 2.4.33.1 on PowerPC PPC970 systems allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) related to the "HID0 attention enable on PPC970 at boot time.". EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Linux kernel 2.x.6 before 2.6.17.9 and 2.4.x before 2.4.33.1 on PowerPC PPC970 systems allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) related to the "HID0 attention enable on PPC970 at boot time."
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.4.0, < 2.4.33.1 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.6.0, < 2.6.17.9 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 5.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 5.10 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 6.06 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 3.1 |
References
- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.4/ChangeLog-2.4.33.1Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.17.9Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21563Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21695Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21847Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21934Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22093Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22148Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22292Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22945Third Party Advisory
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-249.htmThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1184Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1237Third Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0689.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19615Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-346-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3330Permissions Required
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3331Permissions Required
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-611Broken Link
- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.4/ChangeLog-2.4.33.1Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.17.9Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21563Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21695Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21847Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21934Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22093Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22148Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22292Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22945Third Party Advisory
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-249.htmThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1184Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1237Third Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0689.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19615Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-346-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3330Permissions Required
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3331Permissions Required
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-611Broken Link
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2006-4093?
Linux kernel 2.x.6 before 2.6.17.9 and 2.4.x before 2.4.33.1 on PowerPC PPC970 systems allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) related to the "HID0 attention enable on PPC970 at boot time."
How severe is CVE-2006-4093?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4093 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4093?
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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