CVE-2006-0742

4.6 MEDIUM 0.4% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

The die_if_kernel function in arch/ia64/kernel/unaligned.c in Linux kernel 2.6.x before 2.6.15.6, possibly when compiled with certain versions of gcc, has the "noreturn" attribute set, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by causing user faults on Itanium systems.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine with a login. High risk of service disruption.
Exploit odds: 0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2006-03-09 13:06 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 22:21 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.4% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 4.6 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2006-03-09 13:06 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 22:21 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.4% · EPSS, next 30 days
Record status: Modified

Affected

Linux Kernel 2.6.0
Linux Kernel 2.6.1
Linux Kernel 2.6.3
Linux Kernel 2.6.4
Linux Kernel 2.6.5
Linux Kernel 2.6.6
Linux Kernel 2.6.7
Linux Kernel 2.6.8

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 4.6

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Authentication: Single
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: None
Availability: Complete

Raw vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:C

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record