CVE-2007-0006

Low

The key serial number collision avoidance code in the key_alloc_serial function in Linux kernel 2.6.9 up to 2.6.20 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors that trigger a null dereference, as originally reported as "spinlock CPU recursion."

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2007-02-06
Last modified 2026-04-23
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

1.9

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

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2007-0006 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-2007-0006?

    CVE-2007-0006 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 out of 10 . CVE-2007-0006 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2007-0006?

    CVE-2007-0006 has a CVSS score of 1.9 out of 10, rated Low severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2007-0006?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2007-0006. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2007-0006 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2007-0006 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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