CVE-2006-4814

Medium

The mincore function in the Linux kernel before 2.4.33.6 does not properly lock access to user space, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors, possibly related to a deadlock.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2006-12-20
Last modified 2026-04-23
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

4.6

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

Weakness type

CWE-399

CVE-2006-4814 is classified as CWE-399

See CWE-399 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2006-4814?

    CVE-2006-4814 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 out of 10 . CVE-2006-4814 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2006-4814?

    CVE-2006-4814 has a CVSS score of 4.6 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:C .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2006-4814?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2006-4814 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2006-4814 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2006-4814 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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