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CVE-2006-6921

LOW · CVSS 2.1 EPSS 0.46%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2007-01-12 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a low severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1. It affects Linux. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2006-6921
Severity
LOW
CVSS
2.1
EPSS
0.46%
Linux

Original NVD Description

Unspecified versions of the Linux kernel allow local users to cause a denial of service (unrecoverable zombie process) via a program with certain instructions that prevent init from properly reaping a child whose parent has died.