Denial of Service Vulnerability in Ubuntu Linux 6.10 for PowerPC
CVE-2006-5648

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Ubuntu

Status
Ubuntu Linux
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 December 2006

What is CVE-2006-5648?

Ubuntu Linux 6.10 for PowerPC contains a vulnerability that allows local users to exploit the sys_get_robust_list and sys_set_robust_list functions. This exploitation can lead to resource consumption, causing a denial of service by creating processes that cannot be terminated. The vulnerability presents significant risks in environments where system stability is crucial, as it can disrupt normal operations and impact performance.

References

http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_79_k...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_SUSE
http://secunia.com/advisories/23361
third-party-advisoryx_refsource_SECUNIA
http://secunia.com/advisories/23384
third-party-advisoryx_refsource_SECUNIA

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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