CVE-2006-5823: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-5823: The zlib_inflate function in Linux kernel 2.6.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via...

The zlib_inflate function in Linux kernel 2.6.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed filesystem that uses zlib compression that triggers memory corruption, as demonstrated using cramfs.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 20:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Linux kernel 2.6.x local denial-of-service issue. A local user can trigger a crash by using a malformed zlib-compressed filesystem, demonstrated with cramfs. The source bundle does not show remote attack, data theft, or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems still running affected Linux 2.6.x kernels or appliances based on those kernels. Systems allowing untrusted local users or mounting untrusted compressed filesystems have higher practical exposure. Prioritize where legacy Linux systems support important services or shared-user environments. This is not presented as internet-routable code execution, but an exploitable local crash can still create outages on outdated infrastructure. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems still running Linux kernel 2.6.x.; Apply relevant vendor kernel updates from distribution advisories.; Restrict untrusted users from mounting or supplying compressed filesystems..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 09:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 9, 2006, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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