CVE-2006-0456

Low

The strnlen_user function in Linux kernel before 2.6.16 on IBM S/390 can return an incorrect value, which allows local users to cause a denial of service via unknown vectors.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2006-06-27
Last modified 2026-04-16
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

2.1

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

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2006-0456?

    CVE-2006-0456 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10 . CVE-2006-0456 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2006-0456?

    CVE-2006-0456 has a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10, rated Low severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2006-0456?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2006-0456 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2006-0456 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2006-0456 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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