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CVE-2006-6333

7.8 · HIGH

The tr_rx function in ibmtr.c for Linux kernel 2.6.19 assigns the wrong flag to the ip_summed field, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via crafted packe…

Published Dec 6, 2006linuxEPSS 3.30%

Overview

CVE-2006-6333 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on December 6, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The tr_rx function in ibmtr.c for Linux kernel 2.6.19 assigns the wrong flag to the ip_summed field, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via crafted packets that cause the kernel to interpret another field as an offset.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/23254Refwww.kernel.org/git/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=blobdiff%3Bh=0d97e10ccac580e16d3dffbe4a9a88144360e64a%3Bhp=bfe59865b1dd50e5c4dbd4cefe506a31e1495a1a%3Bhb=ee28b0da1069ced1688aa9d0b7b378353b988321%3Bf=drivers/net/tokenring/ibmtr.cRefwww.kernel.org/git/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=ee28b0da1069ced1688aa9d0b7b378353b988321Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/21490Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4907Refsecunia.com/advisories/23254Refwww.kernel.org/git/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=blobdiff%3Bh=0d97e10ccac580e16d3dffbe4a9a88144360e64a%3Bhp=bfe59865b1dd50e5c4dbd4cefe506a31e1495a1a%3Bhb=ee28b0da1069ced1688aa9d0b7b378353b988321%3Bf=drivers/net/tokenring/ibmtr.cRefwww.kernel.org/git/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=ee28b0da1069ced1688aa9d0b7b378353b988321Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/21490Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4907

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6333?

CVE-2006-6333 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on December 6, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-6333?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-6333?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-6333?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-6333 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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