CVE-2006-0554

CVE-2006-0554 is a low-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.15.5 allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a crafted XFS ftruncate call, which may return stale data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0554?
Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.15.5 allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a crafted XFS ftruncate call, which may return stale data.
How severe is CVE-2006-0554?
CVE-2006-0554 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.7, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-0554 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0554?
CVE-2006-0554 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 101 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0554?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0554 published?
CVE-2006-0554 was published on 2006-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (101)

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