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CVE-2006-1862

The virtual memory implementation in Linux kernel 2.6.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) by running lsof a large number of times in a way that produces a heavy system load.

  • Published: May 24, 2006
  • Updated: Apr 13, 2023
  • CVE: CVE-2006-1862
  • Severity: Low
  • Exploit:

CVSS v2:

  • Severity: Low
  • Score: 4.9
  • AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

No CWE or OWASP classifications available.

Software From Fixed in
linux / linux_kernel 2.6.9-2.6.20 2.6.9-2.6.20.x