CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-1523

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The __group_complete_signal function in the RCU signal handling (signal.c) in Linux kernel 2.6.16 and possibly other versions has unknown impact and attack vectors related to improper use of BUG_ON.

Risk Assessment

Improper use of BUG_ON may lead to unexpected system behavior, potentially allowing an attacker to destabilize or crash the kernel.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to a version where this vulnerability is fixed, or apply the appropriate security patch.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The __group_complete_signal function in the RCU signal handling (signal.c) in Linux kernel 2.6.16, and possibly other versions, has unknown impact and attack vectors related to improper use of BUG_ON.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS