CVE-2006-3635

Name: CVE-2006-3635
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-07T03:29:00.197+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-3635 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ia64 subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.26 allows local users to cause a denial of service (stack consumption and system crash) via a crafted application that leverages the mishandling of invalid Register Stack Engine (RSE) state.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ia64 subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.26 allows local users to cause a denial of service (stack consumption and system crash) via a crafted application that leverages the mishandling of invalid Register Stack Engine (RSE) state.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	<= 2.6.25.20

References

http://ftp.naist.jp/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.26Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=4dcc29e1574d88f4465ba865ed82800032f76418Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=199440Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/4dcc29e1574d88f4465ba865ed82800032f76418Third Party Advisory
http://ftp.naist.jp/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.26Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=4dcc29e1574d88f4465ba865ed82800032f76418Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=199440Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/4dcc29e1574d88f4465ba865ed82800032f76418Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 7, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-3635?

How severe is CVE-2006-3635?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-3635 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3635?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2006-3635?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST