CVE-2006-0741

NONECVSS 0.0

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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."

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 25.7%
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 25.7% 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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CVE-2006-0741

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