How severe is CVE-2006-5753?

CVE-2006-5753 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5753 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5753?

CVE-2006-5753 primarily affects Redhat Enterprise Linux. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5753?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-5753 published?

CVE-2006-5753 was published on 2007-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5753

CVE-2006-5753 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Enterprise Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Redhat Enterprise Linux
Published: 2007-01-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the listxattr system call in Linux kernel, when a "bad inode" is present, allows local users to cause a denial of service (data corruption) and possibly gain privileges via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5753?: Unspecified vulnerability in the listxattr system call in Linux kernel, when a "bad inode" is present, allows local users to cause a denial of service (data corruption) and possibly gain privileges via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2006-5753?: CVE-2006-5753 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5753 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5753?: CVE-2006-5753 primarily affects Redhat Enterprise Linux. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5753?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-5753 published?: CVE-2006-5753 was published on 2007-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:4.0:*:advanced_server:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:4.0:*:enterprise_server:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:4.0:*:workstation:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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