CVE-2006-2932

Name: CVE-2006-2932
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-08-23T19:04:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-2932 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A regression error in the restore_all code path of the 4/4GB split support for non-hugemem Linux kernels on Red Hat Linux Desktop and Enterprise Linux 4 allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A regression error in the restore_all code path of the 4/4GB split support for non-hugemem Linux kernels on Red Hat Linux Desktop and Enterprise Linux 4 allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.38%

30.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	All versions

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/21605Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/22174Third Party Advisory
http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-203.htmThird Party Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/28120Broken Link
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0617.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19664Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11410Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/21605Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/22174Third Party Advisory
http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-203.htmThird Party Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/28120Broken Link
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0617.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19664Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11410Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 23, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2932?

How severe is CVE-2006-2932?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2932 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2932?

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