CVE-2006-6921

Low

Description

Unspecified versions of the Linux kernel allow local users to cause a denial of service (unrecoverable zombie process) via a program with certain instructions that prevent init from properly reaping a child whose parent has died.

SeverityLow
CVSS2.1
Exploit probability—
ProductLinux Kernel
PublishedJan 12, 2007
First seenJan 12, 2007

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
linux linux_kernel2.6.20.1—

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CVE-2006-6921 · Linux Kernel · Dark Radar