CVE-2006-4243
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.81%
Last modified
CVE-2006-4243 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. linux vserver 2.6 before 2.6.17 suffers from privilege escalation in remount code.. EPSS estimates a 1.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
linux vserver 2.6 before 2.6.17 suffers from privilege escalation in remount code.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux-Vserver | Linux-Vserver | >= 1.9.0, < 2.6.17 |
References
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2006-4243Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2006-4243Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2006-4243?
linux vserver 2.6 before 2.6.17 suffers from privilege escalation in remount code.
How severe is CVE-2006-4243?
CVE-2006-4243 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4243?
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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