Description
The compat_sys_mount function in fs/compat.c in Linux kernel 2.6.20 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and oops) by mounting a smbfs file system in compatibility mode ("mount -t smbfs").
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-1504-1 | New Linux kernel 2.6.8 packages fix several issues |
EUVD |
EUVD-2006-7182 | The compat_sys_mount function in fs/compat.c in Linux kernel 2.6.20 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and oops) by mounting a smbfs file system in compatibility mode ("mount -t smbfs"). |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-486-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-489-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T20:57:40.832Z
Reserved: 2007-05-14T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2006-7203
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Status : Modified
Published: 2007-05-14T17:19:00.000
Modified: 2026-04-23T00:35:47.467
Link: CVE-2006-7203
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DSA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN