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3.8 | $0-$5k | 0.00 |
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel 2.6.18 (Operating System). This issue affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:
The ReiserFS functionality in Linux kernel 2.6.18, and possibly other versions, allows local users to cause a denial of service via a malformed ReiserFS file system that triggers memory corruption when a sync is performed.
The issue has been introduced in 09/20/2006. The weakness was published 11/26/2006 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at vupen.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2006-6128 since 11/26/2006. The exploitation is known to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.
It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 67 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (30551).
Product
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.0VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.8
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VulDB Temp Score: 3.8
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Exploiting
Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
ATT&CK: Unknown
Local: Yes
Remote: No
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasures
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Timeline
09/20/2006 🔍11/26/2006 🔍
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03/12/2015 🔍
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Sources
Vendor: kernel.orgAdvisory: vupen.com⛔
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2006-6128 (🔍)
X-Force: 30551
Secunia: 23093 - Fedora Core ReiserFS sync Memory Corruption Vulnerability, Not Critical
Vupen: ADV-2006-4716
Entry
Created: 03/12/2015 22:21Updated: 04/13/2019 20:56
Changes: 03/12/2015 22:21 (49), 04/13/2019 20:56 (5)
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