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CVE-2006-2446

UnknownEPSS 3.26%

Last modified

CVE-2006-2446 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Race condition between the kfree_skb and __skb_unlink functions in the socket buffer handling in Linux kernel 2.6.9, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash), as demonstrated using the TCP stress tests from the LTP test suite.. EPSS estimates a 3.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Race condition between the kfree_skb and __skb_unlink functions in the socket buffer handling in Linux kernel 2.6.9, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash), as demonstrated using the TCP stress tests from the LTP test suite.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.26%

86.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.92.6.20

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2446?
Race condition between the kfree_skb and __skb_unlink functions in the socket buffer handling in Linux kernel 2.6.9, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash), as demonstrated using the TCP stress tests from the LTP test suite.
How severe is CVE-2006-2446?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2446 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2446?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST