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CVE-2006-5701

MediumPublished

Double free vulnerability in squashfs module in the Linux kernel 2.6.x, as used in Fedora Core 5 and possibly other distributions, allows local users to...

Published: Nov 3, 2006
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Nov 2, 2006

Primary CVSS

4.9/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

0.9%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 56.5%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Double free vulnerability in squashfs module in the Linux kernel 2.6.x, as used in Fedora Core 5 and possibly other distributions, allows local users to cause a denial of service by mounting a crafted squashfs filesystem.

Sources

Linux Kernel 2.6.x - SquashFS Double-Free Denial of ServiceExploit
LMH · linux · Nov 2, 2006

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