CVE-2006-6106: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-6106: Multiple buffer overflows in the cmtp_recv_interopmsg function in the Bluetooth driver (net/bluetooth/cmtp/...

Multiple buffer overflows in the cmtp_recv_interopmsg function in the Bluetooth driver (net/bluetooth/cmtp/capi.c) in the Linux kernel 2.4.22 up to 2.4.33.4 and 2.6.2 before 2.6.18.6, and 2.6.19.x, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via CAPI messages with a large value for the length of the (1) manu (manufacturer) or (2) serial (serial number) field.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 20:12 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Linux kernel Bluetooth driver flaw. A specially crafted Bluetooth CAPI message could crash affected systems and may allow code execution. Business urgency depends on whether legacy Linux kernels with Bluetooth CMTP support remain in use. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux systems running the affected kernel ranges with Bluetooth CMTP/CAPI reachable. Modern supported distributions are unlikely to be affected, but embedded, appliance, or forgotten legacy hosts should be checked. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless affected Bluetooth-capable systems are business-critical or externally reachable. Prioritize unsupported appliances and old Linux servers because remediation may require replacement, not just patching. Mitigation focus: Apply the relevant vendor kernel update from distribution advisories.; Replace affected legacy kernels with a supported, fixed kernel.; Verify remediation after reboot by checking the running kernel version..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 08:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 19, 2006, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10891CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=218602CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
kernel-cmtprecvinteropmsg-bo(30912)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-848CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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