Every CVESearch/Get API key

CVE-2006-0095

dm-crypt in Linux kernel 2.6.15 and earlier does not clear a structure before it is freed, which...

2.1 LowFix available

CVE-2006-0095 is a low vulnerability (CVSS 2.1) in Linux Kernel, published January 6, 2006. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.43%, the 38th percentile. Fixed in kernel 0:2.6.9-34.EL.

What does this mean?
Severity
2.1 LowCVSS 2.0, NVD
Exploit chance
0.43%EPSS, 38th percentile
Exploitation
None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
Fixed in
0:2.6.9-34.ELkernel +40 more

Description

dm-crypt in Linux kernel 2.6.15 and earlier does not clear a structure before it is freed, which leads to a memory disclosure that could allow local users to obtain sensitive information about a cryptographic key.

Exploit likelihood

0.43%Down 1.1 points since Feb 4, 2022
90%50%10%1%

Affected products

Affected packages

Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
kernel-source-2.6.8
Debian:3.1
From an advisory covering 30 CVEs
before 2.6.8-16sarge2, plus listed versions
2.6.8-162.6.8-16sarge1
2.6.8-16sarge2
kernel
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel-debuginfo
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel-devel
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel-doc
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel-hugemem
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel-hugemem-devel
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel-largesmp
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel-largesmp-devel
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel-smp
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
Show 31 moreShow less
Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
kernel-smp-devel
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel-debuginfo
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel-devel
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel-doc
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel-hugemem
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel-hugemem-devel
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel-largesmp
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel-largesmp-devel
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel-smp
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel-smp-devel
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel-debuginfo
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel-devel
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel-doc
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel-hugemem
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel-hugemem-devel
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel-largesmp
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel-largesmp-devel
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel-smp
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel-smp-devel
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel-debuginfo
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel-devel
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel-doc
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel-hugemem
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel-hugemem-devel
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel-largesmp
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel-largesmp-devel
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel-smp
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL
kernel-smp-devel
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws
before 0:2.6.9-34.EL
0:2.6.9-34.EL

What each source reports

NVD Score used2.1

dm-crypt in Linux kernel 2.6.15 and earlier does not clear a structure before it is freed, which leads to a memory disclosure that could allow local users to obtain sensitive information about a cryptographic key.

Record
CVE-2006-0095
CVSS 2.0
2.1 LowAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Updated
2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score

dm-crypt in Linux kernel 2.6.15 and earlier does not clear a structure before it is freed, which leads to a memory disclosure that could allow local users to obtain sensitive information about a cryptographic key.

Record
CVE-2006-0095
Updated
2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2006-0103No score

dm-crypt in Linux kernel 2.6.15 and earlier does not clear a structure before it is freed, which leads to a memory disclosure that could allow local users to obtain sensitive information about a cryptographic key.

Record
EUVD-2006-0103
Updated
2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-fvj7-9rg4-vgmjNo score

dm-crypt in Linux kernel 2.6.15 and earlier does not clear a structure before it is freed, which...

dm-crypt in Linux kernel 2.6.15 and earlier does not clear a structure before it is freed, which leads to a memory disclosure that could allow local users to obtain sensitive information about a cryptographic key.

Record
GHSA-fvj7-9rg4-vgmj
Updated
2026-11-02

History

History
RecordedChangedSources
affected, facts
aliasesEUVD
first indexedCVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV

Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.

References

Show 170 moreShow less
PagesAll vulnerabilitiesBrowseDocsSourcesGuideGet API key
MoveEnter Open