CVE-2006-2071: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-2071: Linux kernel 2.4.x and 2.6.x up to 2.6.16 allows local users to bypass IPC permissions and modify a readonl...

Linux kernel 2.4.x and 2.6.x up to 2.6.16 allows local users to bypass IPC permissions and modify a readonly attachment of shared memory by using mprotect to give write permission to the attachment. NOTE: some original raw sources combined this issue with CVE-2006-1524, but they are different bugs.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 17:35 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Linux kernel local-access flaw. A user or process already on an affected system could bypass shared-memory permissions and modify memory attached as read-only. The business risk is mainly legacy Linux servers, appliances, or virtualized platforms still running affected 2.4.x or 2.6.x kernels. Exposure is likely limited to obsolete Linux 2.4.x or 2.6.x systems up to 2.6.16, including vendor products that shipped those kernels. Confirm exposure through kernel version and vendor advisories rather than product names alone. Treat as a legacy-system cleanup and local-access risk. It is not presented as internet-remotely exploitable, but affected systems are very old and likely carry broader operational and security debt. Mitigation focus: Identify systems running Linux 2.4.x or 2.6.x up to 2.6.16.; Apply relevant vendor kernel updates from Red Hat, Ubuntu, VMware, or appliance vendors.; Retire or isolate unsupported systems that cannot receive kernel fixes..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 12:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 27, 2006, 17:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:9978CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
linux-mprotect-security-bypass(26169)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=190073CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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