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CVE-2006-2272

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 4.34%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2006-05-09 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. It affects Linux. It may be remotely exploitable. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2006-2272
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
4.34%
Linux

Original NVD Description

Linux SCTP (lksctp) before 2.6.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via incoming IP fragmented (1) COOKIE_ECHO and (2) HEARTBEAT SCTP control chunks.