CVE-2006-2445

Medium

Race condition in run_posix_cpu_timers in Linux kernel before 2.6.16.21 allows local users to cause a denial of service (BUG_ON crash) by causing one CPU to attach a timer to a process that is exiting.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2006-06-23
Last modified 2026-04-16
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

4.0

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
Vector string
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2006-2445 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-2006-2445?

    CVE-2006-2445 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 out of 10 . CVE-2006-2445 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2006-2445?

    CVE-2006-2445 has a CVSS score of 4.0 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2006-2445?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2006-2445. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2006-2445 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2006-2445 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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