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CVE-2006-7229

7.5 · HIGH

The skge driver 1.5 in Linux kernel 2.6.15 on Ubuntu does not properly use the spin_lock and spin_unlock functions, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (machine crash) via a…

Published Nov 15, 2007ubuntuCWE-399EPSS 2.80%

Overview

CVE-2006-7229 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ubuntu linux_kernel. It was published on November 15, 2007 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The skge driver 1.5 in Linux kernel 2.6.15 on Ubuntu does not properly use the spin_lock and spin_unlock functions, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (machine crash) via a flood of network traffic.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ubuntu. 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/28971Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/26511Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-578-1Refbugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-source-2.6.15/+bug/65631Refsecunia.com/advisories/28971Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/26511Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-578-1Refbugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-source-2.6.15/+bug/65631

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-7229?

CVE-2006-7229 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ubuntu linux_kernel. It was published on November 15, 2007 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-7229?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, 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-2006-7229?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ubuntu. 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-2006-7229?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-7229 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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