CVE-2006-0036

High

ip_nat_pptp in the PPTP NAT helper (netfilter/ip_nat_helper_pptp.c) in Linux kernel 2.6.14, and other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption or crash) via an inbound PPTP_IN_CALL_REQUEST packet that causes a null pointer to be used in an offset calculation.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2006-01-23
Last modified 2026-04-16
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

7.8

out of 10
High
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
Vector string
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2006-0036 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2006-0036?

    CVE-2006-0036 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10 . CVE-2006-0036 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2006-0036?

    CVE-2006-0036 has a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2006-0036?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2006-0036. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2006-0036 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2006-0036 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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