CVE-2006-5749 describes a vulnerability in the Linux 2.4 kernel, specifically within the isdn_ppp_ccp_reset_alloc_state function, affecting versions prior to 2.4.34-rc4. The flaw stems from the omission of an init_timer function call for the ISDN PPP CCP reset state timer, leading to a system crash. With a CVSS score of 1.7, this vulnerability is considered low severity, requiring local access and user authentication to trigger a denial of service. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion, indicating a low immediate threat.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.4.34CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
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