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CVE-2006-2451

Vulnerability in Linux Kernel

CVSS score

4.6

EPSS probability

%4.4

Risk score

0.2

Published

20 y ago

OverviewPublic Exploits (5)NewsroomVulnerability Timeline
Patch status has not yet been verified

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach CVE AI Research

CVE-2006-2451 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.

The suid_dumpable support in Linux kernel 2.6.13 up to versions before 2.6.17.4, and 2.6.16 before 2.6.16.24, allows a local user to cause a denial of service (disk consumption) and possibly gain privileges via the PR_SET_DUMPABLE argument of the prctl function and a program that causes a core dump file to be created in a directory for which the user does not have permissions.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2006-2451 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

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Total affected vendors: 1|Products: 50

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
4.6CVSS V2—AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PNVD

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch status unknown

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Confirm the affected product and version against the source evidence above.
Restrict access to internet-facing services and apply network segmentation.
Until a patch is confirmed, follow the vendor advisory; do not read an unknown status as “no patch”.
Monitor server logs and network endpoints for signs of anomalous execution.

Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

CVE-2006-2451 : the database holds 5 public PoC/exploit sources for it. For direct links to the sources, open the Public Exploits tab.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2006-2451 is associated with the following CWEs:

CWE-399: Common Weakness Enumeration Entry CWE-399

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2006-2451 weaknesses.

CAPEC-66: SQL InjectionCAPEC-126: Path TraversalCAPEC-28: OS Command Injection

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureYerel erişim
Permissions—
User—

Official Sources and Advisories

http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=195902nvdhttp://secunia.com/advisories/20953vendor-advisoryhttp://secunia.com/advisories/20960vendor-advisoryhttp://secunia.com/advisories/20965vendor-advisoryhttp://secunia.com/advisories/20986vendor-advisoryhttp://secunia.com/advisories/20991vendor-advisoryhttp://secunia.com/advisories/21179vendor-advisoryhttp://secunia.com/advisories/21498vendor-advisoryhttp://secunia.com/advisories/21966vendor-advisoryhttp://securitytracker.com/id?1016451nvd

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

4.6 / 10
Attack VectorLocalComplexityLowPrivilegesHighUser Interact.RequiredConfidentialityLowIntegrityNoneAvailabilityNone

Vulnerability Scoring Details

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Required—
User Interaction—
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low
Integrity (Bütünlük)P
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)P

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Weakness Type (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE-399

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