CVE-2006-0741: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-vcgm-gqh4-cvw3
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2006-0741 is a LOW security vulnerability vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2006-0741 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2006-0741
GHSA Identifier GHSA-vcgm-gqh4-cvw3
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2006-0741

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2006-0741, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under General Security Weakness. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Linux kernel before 2.6.15.5, when running on Intel processors, allows local users to cause a denial of service ("endless recursive fault") via unknown attack vectors related to a "bad elf entry address."

References

NVD — CVE-2006-0741 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-0741
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/250... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25001
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10518
usn.ubuntu.com/263-1 WEB
https://usn.ubuntu.com/263-1
kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2... WEB
http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.15.5
secunia.com/advisories/19083 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/19083
secunia.com/advisories/19108 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/19108
secunia.com/advisories/19220 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/19220
secunia.com/advisories/20237 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/20237
secunia.com/advisories/20398 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/20398
secunia.com/advisories/20671 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/20671
secunia.com/advisories/20914 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/20914
secunia.com/advisories/21136 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/21136
secunia.com/advisories/21745 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/21745
secunia.com/advisories/21983 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/21983
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015724
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-161.htm
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-180.htm
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1097
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1103
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:059
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:025
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006-05-31.html
www.osvdb.org/23607 WEB
http://www.osvdb.org/23607
www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-ann... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-announce-list/2006-March/msg00003.html
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0437.html
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0493.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16925
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0804
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2554

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0741?
CVE-2006-0741 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under General Security Weakness.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2006-0741?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2006-0741?
CVE-2006-0741 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2006-0741?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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