CVE-2006-6053

UnknownEPSS 0.52%

Last modified

CVE-2006-6053 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ext3fs_dirhash function in Linux kernel 2.6.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via an ext3 stream with malformed data structures.. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ext3fs_dirhash function in Linux kernel 2.6.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via an ext3 stream with malformed data structures.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.52%

40.2th 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 Kernel2.6.8.1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.92.6.20
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.10
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.11
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.11.1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.11.2
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.11.3
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.11.4
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.11.5
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.11.6
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.11.7
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.11.8
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.11.9
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.11.10
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.11.11
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.11.12
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.12
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 Kernel2.6.13.5
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 Kernel2.6.14.6
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.14.7
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.15
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.15.1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.15.2
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.15.3

Showing 50 of 107 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6053?
The ext3fs_dirhash function in Linux kernel 2.6.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via an ext3 stream with malformed data structures.
How severe is CVE-2006-6053?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6053 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6053?
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2006-6053?

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Source: NVD / NIST