CVE-2006-0482

Description

Linux kernel 2.6.15.1 and earlier, when running on SPARC architectures, allows local users to cause a denial of service (hang) via a "date -s" command, which causes invalid sign extended arguments to be provided to the get_compat_timespec function call.

2.1

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Vendor Advisory debian.org

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://marc.info/?l=linux-sparc&m=113861010514065&w=2	mailing list
http://marc.info/?l=linux-sparc&m=113861287813463&w=2	mailing list
http://lists.debian.org/debian-sparc/2006/01/msg00129.html	mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24475	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17216	vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0418	vdb entry
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1017	vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/19374	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0482?: CVE-2006-0482 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-0482?: To fix CVE-2006-0482, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-0482 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-0482 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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