CVE-2006-0557

CVE-2006-0557 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

sys_mbind in mempolicy.c in Linux kernel 2.6.16 and earlier does not sanity check the maxnod variable before making certain computations for the get_nodes function, which has unknown impact and attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0557?
sys_mbind in mempolicy.c in Linux kernel 2.6.16 and earlier does not sanity check the maxnod variable before making certain computations for the get_nodes function, which has unknown impact and attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2006-0557?
CVE-2006-0557 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0557 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0557?
CVE-2006-0557 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 124 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0557?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0557 published?
CVE-2006-0557 was published on 2006-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (124)

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