CVE-2006-6333

High

The tr_rx function in ibmtr.c for Linux kernel 2.6.19 assigns the wrong flag to the ip_summed field, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via crafted packets that cause the kernel to interpret another field as an offset.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2006-12-06
Last modified 2026-04-23
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

5 total

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2006-6333?

    CVE-2006-6333 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10 . CVE-2006-6333 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2006-6333?

    CVE-2006-6333 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-2006-6333?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2006-6333 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2006-6333 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2006-6333 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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