Double Free Vulnerability in Squashfs Module of Linux Kernel 2.6.x Affects Fedora Core 5
CVE-2006-5701

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Linux
Status
Linux Kernel
Fedora Core
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 November 2006

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the squashfs module of the Linux kernel 2.6.x that can lead to a denial of service. By mounting a specially crafted squashfs filesystem, local users can exploit this flaw, resulting in unexpected behavior or crashes in the affected system. This issue has been observed in Fedora Core 5 and may impact other Linux distributions that utilize the same module.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29967
vdb-entryx_refsource_XF
http://secunia.com/advisories/24259
third-party-advisoryx_refsource_SECUNIA
http://secunia.com/advisories/23361
third-party-advisoryx_refsource_SECUNIA

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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