CVE-2006-4572
Highip6_tables in netfilter in the Linux kernel before 2.6.16.31 allows remote attackers to (1) bypass a rule that disallows a protocol, via a packet with the protocol header not located immediately after the fragment header, aka "ip6_tables protocol bypass bug;" and (2) bypass a rule that looks for a certain extension header, via a packet with an extension header outside the first fragment, aka "ip6_tables extension header bypass bug."
CVSS 2.0 score
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Weakness type
CWE-264CVE-2006-4572 is a Permissions, Privileges and Access Control vulnerability
What is Permissions, Privileges and Access Control?
Weaknesses in this category are related to the management of permissions, privileges, and access controls. Learn more on MITRE CWE
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2006-4572 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Vendor Advisory
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Securityfocushttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/471457
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Securityfocushttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20955
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-395-1
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-416-1
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Vendor Advisory
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PatchKernel patch commithttp://readlist.com/lists/vger.kernel.org/linux-kernel/55/275979.html
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PatchKernel patch commithttp://secunia.com/advisories/22731
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PatchKernel patch commithttp://secunia.com/advisories/22762
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2006-4572?
CVE-2006-4572 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 out of 10 , classified as a Permissions, Privileges and Access Control flaw (CWE-264) . CVE-2006-4572 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-2006-4572?
CVE-2006-4572 has a CVSS score of 7.5 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2006-4572?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2006-4572. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2006-4572 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2006-4572 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 Permissions, Privileges and Access Control (CWE-264)?
Weaknesses in this category are related to the management of permissions, privileges, and access controls. View CWE-264 on MITRE CWE →