CVE-2006-0096 Missing authorization in n/a
The Linux kernel SDLA driver fails to enforce CAP_SYS_RAWIO for firmware upgrades, potentially allowing privilege escalation for local attackers with root-like capabilities.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2006-0096?
CVE-2006-0096 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 6 Jan 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
wan/sdla.c in Linux kernel 2.6.x before 2.6.11 and 2.4.x before 2.4.29 does not require the CAP_SYS_RAWIO privilege for an SDLA firmware upgrade, with unknown impact and local attack vectors. NOTE: further investigation suggests that this issue requires root privileges to exploit, since it is protected by CAP_NET_ADMIN; thus it might not be a vulnerability, although capabilities provide finer distinctions between privilege levels.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0096?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0096?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2006-0096 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-0096 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Linux kernel
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h3q8-4j28-c8m2.