SB2006082301 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel

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SB2006082301 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel

Published: August 23, 2006

Security Bulletin ID SB2006082301
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2006-3745)

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

Unspecified vulnerability in the sctp_make_abort_user function in the SCTP implementation in Linux 2.6.x before 2.6.17.10 and 2.4.23 up to 2.4.33 allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) and possibly gain root privileges via unknown attack vectors.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References