CVE-2006-7203

oops in compat_sys_mount() when data pointer is NULL

Published May 14, 2007 CVSS 2.0 · 4.0 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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").

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-1504-1 New Linux kernel 2.6.8 packages fix several issues
EUVD 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 Ubuntu USN USN-486-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-489-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 8:57 PM
Reserved
May 14, 2007, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 14, 2007, 5:19 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:34 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
May 15, 2007, 12:00 AM