CVE-2006-1523

High

The __group_complete_signal function in the RCU signal handling (signal.c) in Linux kernel 2.6.16, and possibly other versions, has unknown impact and attack vectors related to improper use of BUG_ON.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2006-04-12
Last modified 2026-04-16
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

10.0

out of 10
High
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Availability
Vector string
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2006-1523 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2006-1523?

    CVE-2006-1523 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 out of 10 . CVE-2006-1523 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2006-1523?

    CVE-2006-1523 has a CVSS score of 10.0 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2006-1523?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2006-1523. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2006-1523 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2006-1523 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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