CVE-2006-6058

CVE-2006-6058 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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-189.

Key facts

Description

The minix filesystem code in Linux kernel 2.6.x before 2.6.24, including 2.6.18, allows local users to cause a denial of service (hang) via a malformed minix file stream that triggers an infinite loop in the minix_bmap function. NOTE: this issue might be due to an integer overflow or signedness error.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6058?
The minix filesystem code in Linux kernel 2.6.x before 2.6.24, including 2.6.18, allows local users to cause a denial of service (hang) via a malformed minix file stream that triggers an infinite loop in the minix_bmap function. NOTE: this issue might be due to an integer overflow or signedness error.
How severe is CVE-2006-6058?
CVE-2006-6058 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6058 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6058?
CVE-2006-6058 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 182 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6058?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6058 published?
CVE-2006-6058 was published on 2006-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (182)

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