CVE-2006-5749

Low

The isdn_ppp_ccp_reset_alloc_state function in drivers/isdn/isdn_ppp.c in the Linux 2.4 kernel before 2.4.34-rc4 does not call the init_timer function for the ISDN PPP CCP reset state timer, which has unknown attack vectors and results in a system crash.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2006-12-31
Last modified 2026-04-23
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

1.7

out of 10
Low
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
Vector string
AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2006-5749 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-2006-5749?

    CVE-2006-5749 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.7 out of 10 . CVE-2006-5749 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2006-5749?

    CVE-2006-5749 has a CVSS score of 1.7 out of 10, rated Low severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2006-5749?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2006-5749. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2006-5749 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2006-5749 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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