CVE-2006-5649
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.32%
Last modified
CVE-2006-5649 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Unspecified vulnerability in the "alignment check exception handling" in Ubuntu 5.10, 6.06 LTS, and 6.10 for the PowerPC (PPC) allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the "alignment check exception handling" in Ubuntu 5.10, 6.06 LTS, and 6.10 for the PowerPC (PPC) allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via unspecified vectors.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | Ubuntu Linux | 5.10 |
| Ubuntu | Ubuntu Linux | 6.06_lts |
| Ubuntu | Ubuntu Linux | 6.10 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2006-5649?
Unspecified vulnerability in the "alignment check exception handling" in Ubuntu 5.10, 6.06 LTS, and 6.10 for the PowerPC (PPC) allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2006-5649?
CVE-2006-5649 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5649?
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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