CVE-2006-3085

High

xt_sctp in netfilter for Linux kernel before 2.6.17.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via an SCTP chunk with a 0 length.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2006-06-23
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

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2006-3085?

    CVE-2006-3085 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10 . CVE-2006-3085 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2006-3085?

    CVE-2006-3085 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-2006-3085?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2006-3085 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2006-3085 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2006-3085 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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