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CVE-2006-6054

UnknownEPSS 0.46%

Last modified

CVE-2006-6054 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ext2 file system code in Linux kernel 2.6.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via an ext2 stream with malformed data structures that triggers an error in the ext2_check_page due to a length that is smaller than the minimum.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ext2 file system code in Linux kernel 2.6.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via an ext2 stream with malformed data structures that triggers an error in the ext2_check_page due to a length that is smaller than the minimum.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.46%

36.7th 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-2006-6054?
The ext2 file system code in Linux kernel 2.6.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via an ext2 stream with malformed data structures that triggers an error in the ext2_check_page due to a length that is smaller than the minimum.
How severe is CVE-2006-6054?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6054 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6054?
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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Source: NVD / NIST