CVE-2006-5158
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.38%
Last modified
CVE-2006-5158 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The nlmclnt_mark_reclaim in clntlock.c in NFS lockd in Linux kernel before 2.6.16 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process crash) and deny access to NFS exports via unspecified vectors that trigger a kernel oops (null dereference) and a deadlock.. EPSS estimates a 3.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The nlmclnt_mark_reclaim in clntlock.c in NFS lockd in Linux kernel before 2.6.16 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process crash) and deny access to NFS exports via unspecified vectors that trigger a kernel oops (null dereference) and a deadlock.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 2.6.16 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 4.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Eus | 4.5 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 4.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 4.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 5.10 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 6.06 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 6.10 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=113494474208973&w=2Mailing List, Patch
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007-0488.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23361Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23384Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23752Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25838Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26289Broken Link
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-287.htmThird Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:012Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21581Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-395-1Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=113494474208973&w=2Mailing List, Patch
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007-0488.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23361Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23384Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23752Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25838Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26289Broken Link
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-287.htmThird Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:012Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21581Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-395-1Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2006-5158?
The nlmclnt_mark_reclaim in clntlock.c in NFS lockd in Linux kernel before 2.6.16 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process crash) and deny access to NFS exports via unspecified vectors that trigger a kernel oops (null dereference) and a deadlock.
How severe is CVE-2006-5158?
CVE-2006-5158 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5158?
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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