Linux Kernel 2.6.x __find_get_block_slow denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Linux Kernel 2.6.x. This vulnerability affects the function __find_get_block_slow. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2006-6060. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel 2.6.x (Operating System). This affects the function __find_get_block_slow. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

The NTFS filesystem code in Linux kernel 2.6.x up to 2.6.18, and possibly other versions, allows local users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a malformed NTFS file stream that triggers an infinite loop in the __find_get_block_slow function.

The weakness was shared 11/21/2006 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2006-6060 since 11/21/2006. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 25529 (Debian DSA-1304-1 : kernel-source-2.6.8 - several vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 165110 (SUSE Security Update for Kernel (SUSE-SA:2006:079)).

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 databases at X-Force (30418), Tenable (25529), Secunia (SA25714†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-14465†). The entries VDB-27905 and VDB-36080 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Linux

Name

Kernel

Version

2.6.x

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

VulDB Base Score: 6.2
VulDB Temp Score: 6.2
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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 25529
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-1304-1 : kernel-source-2.6.8 - several vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 58357
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1304-1 (kernel-source-2.6.8)
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

11/19/2006 🔍
11/21/2006 +2 days 🔍
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06/18/2007 +110 days 🔍
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04/28/2026 +4065 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2006-6060 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-6060
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-33399
X-Force: 30418
Secunia: 25714 - Debian update for kernel-source-2.6.8, Less Critical
Vulnerability Center: 14465 - Linux Kernel Denial of Service via Malformed NTFS File Stream, Low

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 22:21
Updated: 04/28/2026 12:43
Changes: 03/12/2015 22:21 (57), 12/24/2016 18:59 (10), 06/18/2025 20:17 (18), 04/28/2026 12:43 (1)
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