The clip_mkip function in net/atm/clip.c of the ATM subsystem in Linux kernel allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via unknown vectors that cause the ATM subsystem to access the memory of socket buffers after they are freed (freed pointer dereference).
Published 2006-10-10 04:06:00
Updated 2024-02-10 02:45:18
Source MITRE
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Vulnerability category: Denial of service

Threat overview for CVE-2006-4997

Top countries where our scanners detected CVE-2006-4997
Top open port discovered on systems with this issue 49153
IPs affected by CVE-2006-4997 11,997
Threat actors abusing to this issue? Yes
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2006-4997

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 5.58%

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 93 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ

CVSS scores for CVE-2006-4997

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source
7.1
HIGH AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
8.6
6.9
NIST
7.5
HIGH CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
3.9
3.6
NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2006-4997

  • Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code.
    Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

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