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CVE-2006-1862

MEDIUM · CVSS 4.9 EPSS 0.48%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2006-05-24 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9. It affects Linux. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2006-1862
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
4.9
EPSS
0.48%
Linux

Original NVD Description

The virtual memory implementation in Linux kernel 2.6.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) by running lsof a large number of times in a way that produces a heavy system load.