CVE-2006-1528

CVE-2006-1528 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Description

Linux kernel before 2.6.13 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a dio transfer from the sg driver to memory mapped (mmap) IO space.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1528?
Linux kernel before 2.6.13 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a dio transfer from the sg driver to memory mapped (mmap) IO space.
How severe is CVE-2006-1528?
CVE-2006-1528 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-1528 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-2006-1528?
CVE-2006-1528 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 105 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1528?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1528 published?
CVE-2006-1528 was published on 2006-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (105)

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