CVE-2006-7215
CVE-2006-7215 is a low-severity vulnerability in Intel Core 2 Duo E4000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Intel Core 2 Duo E4000
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Intel Core 2 Extreme processor X6800 and Core 2 Duo desktop processor E6000 and E4000 incorrectly set the memory page Access (A) bit for a page in certain circumstances involving proximity of the code segment limit to the end of a code page, which has unknown impact and attack vectors on certain operating systems other than OpenBSD, aka AI90.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-7215?
- The Intel Core 2 Extreme processor X6800 and Core 2 Duo desktop processor E6000 and E4000 incorrectly set the memory page Access (A) bit for a page in certain circumstances involving proximity of the code segment limit to the end of a code page, which has unknown impact and attack vectors on certain operating systems other than OpenBSD, aka AI90.
- How severe is CVE-2006-7215?
- CVE-2006-7215 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2006-7215 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-7215?
- CVE-2006-7215 primarily affects Intel Core 2 Duo E4000. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-7215?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-7215 published?
- CVE-2006-7215 was published on 2007-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://download.intel.com/design/processor/specupdt/31327914.pdf
- http://marc.info/?l=openbsd-misc&m=118296441702631&w=2
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2007/Jun/0605.html
- http://www.geek.com/images/geeknews/2006Jan/core_duo_errata__2006_01_21__full.gif
- http://www.matasano.com/log/894/theo-de-raadt-intel-core-2-bugs-assuredly-exploitable-from-userland/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24702
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:h:intel:core_2_duo_e4000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:intel:core_2_duo_e6000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:intel:core_2_extreme_x6800:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*