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CVE-2006-7051

UnknownEPSS 0.88%

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CVE-2006-7051 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The sys_timer_create function in posix-timers.c for Linux kernel 2.6.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) and possibly bypass memory limits or cause other processes to be killed by creating a large number of posix timers, which are allocated in kernel memory but are not treated as part of the process' memory.. EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The sys_timer_create function in posix-timers.c for Linux kernel 2.6.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) and possibly bypass memory limits or cause other processes to be killed by creating a large number of posix timers, which are allocated in kernel memory but are not treated as part of the process' memory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.88%

54.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.18.0
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.18.1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.18.2
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.18.3
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.18.4
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.18.5
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.18.6
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.18.7
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.19
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.19.1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.19.2
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.19.3
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.19.4
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.20
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.20.1

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-7051?
The sys_timer_create function in posix-timers.c for Linux kernel 2.6.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) and possibly bypass memory limits or cause other processes to be killed by creating a large number of posix timers, which are allocated in kernel memory but are not treated as part of the process' memory.
How severe is CVE-2006-7051?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-7051 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-7051?
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