SB2006090501 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel

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SB2006090501 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel

Published: September 5, 2006

Security Bulletin ID SB2006090501
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2006-4538)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Linux kernel 2.6.17 and earlier, when running on IA64 or SPARC platforms, allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed ELF file that triggers memory maps that cross region boundaries.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References