CVE-2006-0454: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-0454: Linux kernel before 2.6.15.3 down to 2.6.12, while constructing an ICMP response in icmp_send, does not pro...

Linux kernel before 2.6.15.3 down to 2.6.12, while constructing an ICMP response in icmp_send, does not properly handle when the ip_options_echo function in icmp.c fails, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors such as (1) record-route and (2) timestamp IP options with the needaddr bit set and a truncated value.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 16:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This old Linux kernel flaw can let a remote sender crash affected systems by abusing uncommon IP options that trigger faulty ICMP response handling. The business impact is availability loss, not data theft, and exposure is mainly legacy Linux 2.6.12 through 2.6.15.2 systems still reachable by untrusted network traffic. Likely exposure is low in modern fleets but material for legacy servers, appliances, or embedded systems running Linux 2.6.12 through 2.6.15.2 and reachable from untrusted networks. Handle during legacy risk reduction or urgent remediation if affected systems are internet-facing or operationally critical. Modern supported Linux systems should already be beyond this issue. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected kernels to 2.6.15.3 or a vendor-fixed kernel package.; Apply relevant distributor advisories for Fedora, SUSE, Ubuntu, Mandriva, or Trustix systems.; Prioritize externally reachable legacy Linux hosts and network appliances..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 14:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

Potential ATT&CK relevance

Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context

These mappings and lookup hints may be relevant to the vulnerability behavior, CWE, affected product, or exposure path. Glexia-inferred context is not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, CWE, or CVE Program mapping.

ATT&CK lookup starting points

Use these exact CWE pages and searches to review the Glexia ATT&CK library from this CVE's weakness and description context.

cve · low confidence lookup

CVE-2006-0454 mapping review

Open the CVE-to-ATT&CK bridge for reviewed, inferred, or future official mappings tied to this CVE.

Open ATT&CK lookup

Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 7, 2006, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

These fields come from the CVE record and ADP containers, not from Glexia's Take. They preserve time-varying source decisions such as CISA SSVC, KEV status, CVSS metrics, and provider references.

0CVSS vectors

0Timeline events

0ADP providers

2Source links

CVSS and timeline data

No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.

Source materials

CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
kernel-icmp-ipoptionsecho-dos(24575)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus

n/an/an/aListed

Weakness

CWE details

No CWE listed

CWE links open Glexia weakness intelligence pages with official CWE context, developer remediation guidance, and related CVE mappings.