CVE-2006-4342
MediumThe kernel in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3, when running on SMP systems, allows local users to cause a denial of service (deadlock) by running the shmat function on an shm at the same time that shmctl is removing that shm (IPC_RMID), which prevents a spinlock from being unlocked.
CVSS 3.1 score
5.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness type
CWE-667CVE-2006-4342 is a Improper Locking vulnerability
What is Improper Locking?
The product does not properly acquire or release a lock, which can lead to unexpected behaviour. Learn more on MITRE CWE
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2006-4342 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Third Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory US Government Resource
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Exploit Issue Tracking
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Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2006-4342?
CVE-2006-4342 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10 , classified as an Improper Locking flaw (CWE-667) . CVE-2006-4342 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2006-4342?
CVE-2006-4342 has a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2006-4342?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2006-4342. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2006-4342 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2006-4342 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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What is Improper Locking (CWE-667)?
The product does not properly acquire or release a lock, which can lead to unexpected behaviour. View CWE-667 on MITRE CWE →