CVE-2006-1523

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 70.1%
KEV: Not listed

Published

April 12, 2006

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (16)

secalert@redhathttp://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=114476543426600&w=2
secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/20398
secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/20914
secalert@redhathttp://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1103
secalert@redhathttp://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006-05-31.html
secalert@redhathttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17640
secalert@redhathttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2554
secalert@redhathttps://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=188604
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=114476543426600&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/20398
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/20914
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1103
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006-05-31.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17640
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2554

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2006-1523?

CVE-2006-1523 is a none vulnerability published on April 12, 2006. The groupcompletesignal 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.

When was CVE-2006-1523 disclosed?

CVE-2006-1523 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on April 12, 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-2006-1523 actively exploited?

CVE-2006-1523 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 70.1% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2006-1523?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2006-1523, 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-2006-1523

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