Linux Kernel 2.6.18 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Linux Kernel 2.6.18. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2006-6128. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

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 databases at X-Force (30551) and Secunia (SA23093†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.8

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/20/2006 🔍
11/26/2006 +67 days 🔍
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11/27/2006 +1 days 🔍
03/12/2015 +3027 days 🔍
04/29/2026 +4066 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: vupen.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2006-6128 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-6128
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-33455
X-Force: 30551
Secunia: 23093 - Fedora Core ReiserFS sync Memory Corruption Vulnerability, Not Critical
Vupen: ADV-2006-4716

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 22:21
Updated: 04/29/2026 02:28
Changes: 03/12/2015 22:21 (49), 04/13/2019 20:56 (5), 04/29/2026 02:28 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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