CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-3745

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Vulnerability in the SCTP implementation in the Linux kernel (versions 2.6.x before 2.6.17.10 and 2.4.23 up to 2.4.33) in the sctp_make_abort_user function. A local user can cause a kernel panic (denial of service) and possibly gain root privileges. The attack vectors are unknown.

Risk Assessment

The vulnerability can lead to system unavailability (kernel panic) and local privilege escalation to root. In multi-user environments, this poses a serious risk of server compromise.

Recommendation

Update the Linux kernel to version 2.6.17.10 or later (for the 2.6.x branch) or to a version newer than 2.4.33 (for the 2.4.x branch). If updating is not possible, consider disabling SCTP support if it is not required.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Unspecified vulnerability in the sctp_make_abort_user function in the SCTP implementation in Linux 2.6.x before 2.6.17.10 and 2.4.23 up to 2.4.33 allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) and possibly gain root privileges via unknown attack vectors.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS