CVE-2006-2935

Medium

The dvd_read_bca function in the DVD handling code in drivers/cdrom/cdrom.c in Linux kernel 2.2.16, and later versions, assigns the wrong value to a length variable, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted USB Storage device that triggers a buffer overflow.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2006-07-05
Last modified 2026-04-16
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

4.6

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Availability
Vector string
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Weakness type

CWE-120

CVE-2006-2935 is classified as CWE-120

See CWE-120 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2006-2935 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-2006-2935?

    CVE-2006-2935 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 out of 10 . CVE-2006-2935 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2006-2935?

    CVE-2006-2935 has a CVSS score of 4.6 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2006-2935?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2006-2935. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2006-2935 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2006-2935 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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