The zlib_inflate function in Linux kernel 2.6.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed filesystem that uses zlib compression that triggers memory corruption, as demonstrated using cramfs.
Published 2006-11-09 11:07:00
Updated 2018-10-30 16:26:20
Source MITRE
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Vulnerability category: Memory CorruptionDenial of service

Threat overview for CVE-2006-5823

Top countries where our scanners detected CVE-2006-5823
Top open port discovered on systems with this issue 49153
IPs affected by CVE-2006-5823 12,139
Threat actors abusing to this issue? Yes
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2006-5823

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.13%

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 47 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ

CVSS scores for CVE-2006-5823

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source
4.0
MEDIUM AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
1.9
6.9
NIST

Vendor statements for CVE-2006-5823

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