CVE-2006-6128

Public Exploit

Description

The ReiserFS functionality in Linux kernel 2.6.18, and possibly other versions, allows local users to cause a denial of service via a malformed ReiserFS file system that triggers memory corruption when a sync is performed.

2.1

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Third-Party Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30551	vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4716	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/23093	third party advisory
http://projects.info-pull.com/mokb/MOKB-25-11-2006.html	exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-6128?: CVE-2006-6128 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-6128?: To fix CVE-2006-6128, 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-2006-6128 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-6128 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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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