Linux kernel before 2.6.15.5, when running on Intel processors, allows local users to cause a denial of service ("endless recursive fault") via unknown attack vectors related to a "bad elf entry address."
CVE-2006-0741
NONECVSS 0.0
0.0
EchelonGraph verdictMonitorLow exploitation likelihood right now — keep watching.
- No confirmed exploitation signals yet
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 0%CVSS: —Exploit: NoneExposed: 0
A fix is available — apply it.
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 28.8%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
March 7, 2006
Last Modified
April 16, 2026
References (58)
- secalert@redhathttp://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.15.5
- secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/19083
- secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/19108
- secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/19220
- secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/20237
- secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/20398
- secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/20671
- secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/20914
- secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/21136
- secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/21745
- secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/21983
- secalert@redhathttp://securitytracker.com/id?1015724
- secalert@redhathttp://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-161.htm
- secalert@redhathttp://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-180.htm
- secalert@redhathttp://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1097
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Frequently asked(4)
What is CVE-2006-0741?
CVE-2006-0741 is a none vulnerability published on March 7, 2006. Linux kernel before 2.6.15.5, when running on Intel processors, allows local users to cause a denial of service ("endless recursive fault") via unknown attack vectors related to a "bad elf entry address."
When was CVE-2006-0741 disclosed?
CVE-2006-0741 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on March 7, 2006, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2006-0741 actively exploited?
CVE-2006-0741 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 28.8% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
How do I remediate CVE-2006-0741?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2006-0741, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.
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