CVE-2006-5619 | Linux Kernel up to 2.6.x IPv6 Stack /proc/net/ip6_flowlabel resource management (Nessus ID 36838 / ID 115509)
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel up to 2.6.x. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /proc/net/ip6_flowlabel of the component IPv6 Stack. The manipulation results in improper resource management.
This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2006-5619. The attack can only be performed from the local network. There is not any exploit available.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.