CVE-2006-1862: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-1862: The virtual memory implementation in Linux kernel 2.6.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (pa...

The virtual memory implementation in Linux kernel 2.6.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) by running lsof a large number of times in a way that produces a heavy system load.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 17:27 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2006-1862 is a Linux kernel 2.6.x stability flaw. A local user could trigger a system panic under heavy load related to repeated use of lsof. The practical business risk is outage of affected legacy systems, not remote takeover. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems still running Linux kernel 2.6.x or vendor products derived from affected kernels. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated; the attacker needs local user-level access. Treat this as a legacy-platform availability risk. Prioritize systems that support critical operations, allow multiple local users, or cannot be quickly restarted after a kernel panic. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems running Linux kernel 2.6.x or vendor-derived legacy kernels.; Review Red Hat, Avaya, and other applicable vendor advisories for fixed kernel packages.; Apply vendor-supported kernel updates where affected systems are confirmed..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 12:30 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 24, 2006, 17:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=189031CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:9390CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=189260CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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