CVE-2006-6060: The NTFS filesystem code in Linux kernel 2.6.x up to 2.6.18, and possibly other versions, allows local user...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Linux kernel NTFS denial-of-service issue. A local user could trigger excessive CPU use through a malformed NTFS file stream, potentially degrading or hanging affected systems. The main concern is legacy systems still running Linux 2.6.x up to 2.6.18 or similarly affected vendor kernels. Exposure is most likely on obsolete Linux systems that still use affected 2.6-era kernels and allow local users or workflows that process NTFS filesystem data. Modern supported kernels are less likely exposed, but the provided sources do not define every affected downstream build. Treat this as a legacy-risk cleanup item unless affected systems are business-critical or multi-user. It is not documented as actively exploited, but unpatched obsolete kernels increase operational outage risk and usually indicate broader support gaps. Mitigation focus: Inventory Linux systems running 2.6.x kernels up to 2.6.18.; Apply applicable vendor kernel updates from SUSE, Debian, or your distribution.; Restrict local shell access on legacy systems until remediated..

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Jun 29, 2026, 09:12 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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