CVE-2006-1862

security flaw

Published May 24, 2006 CVSS 2.0 · 4.9 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2006-1862 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.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 5:27 PM
Reserved
Apr 19, 2006, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 24, 2006, 5:06 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:23 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
May 18, 2006, 12:00 AM