PT-2006-5896 · Linux+1 · Linux Kernel+1
Matthias Andree
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Published
2006-10-03
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Updated
2024-02-15
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CVE-2006-5158
CVSS v2.0
3.3
Low
| Vector | AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux kernel versions prior to 2.6.16
Description
The issue allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, resulting in a process crash and denying access to NFS exports. This is achieved through unspecified vectors that trigger a kernel oops (null dereference) and a deadlock.
Recommendations
For Linux kernel versions prior to 2.6.16, update to version 2.6.16 or later to resolve the issue.
Fix
DoS
Improper Locking
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Linux Kernel
Red Hat