CVE-2006-0457

High

Race condition in the (1) add_key, (2) request_key, and (3) keyctl functions in Linux kernel 2.6.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) or read sensitive kernel memory by modifying the length of a string argument between the time that the kernel calculates the length and when it copies the data into kernel memory.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2006-03-14
Last modified 2026-04-16
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

7.1

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

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2006-0457 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-2006-0457?

    CVE-2006-0457 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 out of 10 . CVE-2006-0457 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2006-0457?

    CVE-2006-0457 has a CVSS score of 7.1 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:C .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2006-0457?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2006-0457. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2006-0457 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2006-0457 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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