CVE-2006-5823
The zlib_inflate function in Linux kernel 2.6.x allows local users to cause a denial of service ...
4.0 MediumFix available
CVE-2006-5823 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 4.0) in Linux Kernel, published November 9, 2006. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.38%, the 31st percentile. Fixed in kernel-latest-2.4-i386 101sarge2.
The zlib_inflate function in Linux kernel 2.6.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed filesystem that uses zlib compression that triggers memory corruption, as demonstrated using cramfs.
Exploit likelihood
0.38%Down 1.2 points since Feb 4, 2022
What each source reports
NVD Score used
The zlib_inflate function in Linux kernel 2.6.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed filesystem that uses zlib compression that triggers memory corruption, as demonstrated using cramfs.
- Record
CVE-2006-5823- CVSS 2.0
- 4.0 Medium
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
The zlib_inflate function in Linux kernel 2.6.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed filesystem that uses zlib compression that triggers memory corruption, as demonstrated using cramfs.
- Record
CVE-2006-5823- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2006-5807 No score
The zlib_inflate function in Linux kernel 2.6.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed filesystem that uses zlib compression that triggers memory corruption, as demonstrated using cramfs.
- Record
EUVD-2006-5807- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-7269-8xw9-75w7 No score
The zlib_inflate function in Linux kernel 2.6.x allows local users to cause a denial of service ...
The zlib_inflate function in Linux kernel 2.6.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed filesystem that uses zlib compression that triggers memory corruption, as demonstrated using cramfs.
- Record
GHSA-7269-8xw9-75w7- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
kernel-latest-2.4-i386Debian:3.1 |
before 101sarge2, plus listed versions 101101sarge1 |
101sarge2 |
kernel-image-2.4.27-alphaDebian:3.1 |
before 2.4.27-10sarge6, plus listed versions 2.4.27-102.4.27-10sarge12.4.27-10sarge22.4.27-10sarge32.4.27-10sarge42.4.27-10sarge5 |
2.4.27-10sarge6 |
kernel-image-2.4.27-m68kDebian:3.1 |
before 2.4.27-3sarge6, plus listed versions 2.4.27-32.4.27-3sarge12.4.27-3sarge22.4.27-3sarge32.4.27-3sarge42.4.27-3sarge5 |
2.4.27-3sarge6 |
i2cDebian:3.1 |
before 1:2.9.1-1sarge2, plus listed versions 1:2.9.1-11:2.9.1-1sarge1 |
1:2.9.1-1sarge2 |
systemimagerDebian:3.1 |
before 3.2.3-6sarge5, plus listed versions 3.2.3-63.2.3-6sarge13.2.3-6sarge23.2.3-6sarge33.2.3-6sarge4 |
3.2.3-6sarge5 |
kernel-latest-2.4-alphaDebian:3.1 |
before 101sarge3, plus listed versions 101101sarge1 |
101sarge3 |
kernel-patch-powerpc-2.4.27Debian:3.1 |
before 2.4.27-10sarge6, plus listed versions 2.4.27-102.4.27-10sarge12.4.27-10sarge22.4.27-10sarge32.4.27-10sarge42.4.27-10sarge5 |
2.4.27-10sarge6 |
kernel-latest-2.4-sparcDebian:3.1 |
before 42sarge3, plus listed versions 4242sarge142sarge2 |
42sarge3 |
kernel-patch-2.4.27-mipsDebian:3.1 |
before 2.4.27-10.sarge4.040815-3, plus listed versions 2.4.27-10.040815-12.4.27-10.sarge1.040815-12.4.27-10.sarge2.040815-12.4.27-10.sarge3.040815-12.4.27-10.sarge4.040815-12.4.27-10.sarge4.040815-2 |
2.4.27-10.sarge4.040815-3 |
pcmcia-modules-2.4.27-i386Debian:3.1 |
before 3.2.5+2sarge2, plus listed versions 3.2.5+23.2.5+2sarge1 |
3.2.5+2sarge2 |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
kernel-image-2.4.27-ia64Debian:3.1 |
before 2.4.27-10sarge6, plus listed versions 2.4.27-102.4.27-10sarge12.4.27-10sarge22.4.27-10sarge32.4.27-10sarge42.4.27-10sarge5 |
2.4.27-10sarge6 |
mindi-kernelDebian:3.1 |
before 2.4.27-2sarge5, plus listed versions 2.4.27-22.4.27-2sarge12.4.27-2sarge22.4.27-2sarge32.4.27-2sarge4 |
2.4.27-2sarge5 |
kernel-latest-2.4-s390Debian:3.1 |
before 2.4.27-1sarge2, plus listed versions 2.4.27-12.4.27-1sarge1 |
2.4.27-1sarge2 |
hostap-modules-i386Debian:3.1 |
before 1:0.3.7-1sarge3, plus listed versions 1:0.3.7-11:0.3.7-1sarge11:0.3.7-1sarge2 |
1:0.3.7-1sarge3 |
kernel-image-speakup-i386Debian:3.1 |
before 2.4.27-1.1sarge5, plus listed versions 2.4.27-1.12.4.27-1.1sarge12.4.27-1.1sarge22.4.27-1.1sarge32.4.27-1.1sarge4 |
2.4.27-1.1sarge5 |
kernel-source-2.4.27Debian:3.1 |
before 2.4.27-10sarge6, plus listed versions 2.4.27-102.4.27-10sarge12.4.27-10sarge22.4.27-10sarge32.4.27-10sarge42.4.27-10sarge5 |
2.4.27-10sarge6 |
kernel-image-2.4.27-armDebian:3.1 |
before 2.4.27-2sarge6, plus listed versions 2.4.27-22.4.27-2sarge12.4.27-2sarge22.4.27-2sarge32.4.27-2sarge42.4.27-2sarge5 |
2.4.27-2sarge6 |
kernel-image-2.4.27-i386Debian:3.1 |
before 2.4.27-10sarge6, plus listed versions 2.4.27-102.4.27-10sarge12.4.27-10sarge22.4.27-10sarge32.4.27-10sarge42.4.27-10sarge5 |
2.4.27-10sarge6 |
kernel-image-2.4.27-sparcDebian:3.1 |
before 2.4.27-9sarge6, plus listed versions 2.4.27-92.4.27-9sarge12.4.27-9sarge22.4.27-9sarge32.4.27-9sarge42.4.27-9sarge5 |
2.4.27-9sarge6 |
kernel-image-2.4.27-s390Debian:3.1 |
before 2.4.27-2sarge6, plus listed versions 2.4.27-22.4.27-2sarge12.4.27-2sarge22.4.27-2sarge32.4.27-2sarge42.4.27-2sarge5 |
2.4.27-2sarge6 |
kernel-source-2.4.27Debian:3.1 |
before 2.4.27-10sarge7, plus listed versions 2.4.27-102.4.27-10sarge12.4.27-10sarge22.4.27-10sarge32.4.27-10sarge42.4.27-10sarge52.4.27-10sarge6 |
2.4.27-10sarge7 |
kernel-image-2.6.8-s390Debian:3.1 |
before 2.6.8-6sarge1, plus listed versions 2.6.8-52.6.8-5sarge12.6.8-5sarge22.6.8-5sarge32.6.8-5sarge4 Show 4 moreShow less2.6.8-5sarge52.6.8-5sarge62.6.8-5sarge72.6.8-6 |
2.6.8-6sarge1 |
kernel-image-2.6.8-ia64Debian:3.1 |
before 2.6.8-15sarge1, plus listed versions 2.6.8-142.6.8-14sarge12.6.8-14sarge22.6.8-14sarge32.6.8-14sarge4 Show 4 moreShow less2.6.8-14sarge52.6.8-14sarge62.6.8-14sarge72.6.8-15 |
2.6.8-15sarge1 |
fai-kernelsDebian:3.1 |
before 1.9.1sarge8, plus listed versions 1.9.11.9.1sarge11.9.1sarge21.9.1sarge31.9.1sarge4 Show 4 moreShow less1.9.1sarge51.9.1sarge61.9.1sarge71.9.1sarge7.1 |
1.9.1sarge8 |
kernel-image-2.6.8-amd64Debian:3.1 |
before 2.6.8-17sarge1, plus listed versions 2.6.8-142.6.8-16sarge12.6.8-16sarge22.6.8-16sarge42.6.8-16sarge52.6.8-16sarge62.6.8-16sarge72.6.8-17 |
2.6.8-17sarge1 |
kernel-image-2.6.8-hppaDebian:3.1 |
before 2.6.8-7sarge1, plus listed versions 2.6.8-62.6.8-6sarge12.6.8-6sarge22.6.8-6sarge32.6.8-6sarge4 Show 4 moreShow less2.6.8-6sarge52.6.8-6sarge62.6.8-6sarge72.6.8-7 |
2.6.8-7sarge1 |
kernel-image-2.6.8-sparcDebian:3.1 |
before 2.6.8-16sarge1, plus listed versions 2.6.8-152.6.8-15sarge12.6.8-15sarge22.6.8-15sarge32.6.8-15sarge4 Show 4 moreShow less2.6.8-15sarge52.6.8-15sarge62.6.8-15sarge72.6.8-16 |
2.6.8-16sarge1 |
kernel-image-2.6.8-alphaDebian:3.1 |
before 2.6.8-17sarge1, plus listed versions 2.6.8-162.6.8-16sarge12.6.8-16sarge22.6.8-16sarge32.6.8-16sarge4 Show 4 moreShow less2.6.8-16sarge52.6.8-16sarge62.6.8-16sarge72.6.8-17 |
2.6.8-17sarge1 |
kernel-image-2.6.8-i386Debian:3.1 |
before 2.6.8-17sarge1, plus listed versions 2.6.8-162.6.8-16sarge12.6.8-16sarge22.6.8-16sarge32.6.8-16sarge4 Show 4 moreShow less2.6.8-16sarge52.6.8-16sarge62.6.8-16sarge72.6.8-17 |
2.6.8-17sarge1 |
kernel-source-2.6.8Debian:3.1 |
before 2.6.8-17sarge1, plus listed versions 2.6.8-162.6.8-16sarge12.6.8-16sarge22.6.8-16sarge32.6.8-16sarge4 Show 4 moreShow less2.6.8-16sarge52.6.8-16sarge62.6.8-16sarge72.6.8-17 |
2.6.8-17sarge1 |
kernel-patch-powerpc-2.6.8Debian:3.1 |
before 2.6.8-13sarge1, plus listed versions 2.6.8-122.6.8-12sarge12.6.8-12sarge22.6.8-12sarge32.6.8-12sarge4 Show 4 moreShow less2.6.8-12sarge52.6.8-12sarge62.6.8-12sarge72.6.8-13 |
2.6.8-13sarge1 |
kernel-image-2.6.8-m68kDebian:3.1 |
before 2.6.8-5sarge1, plus listed versions 2.6.8-42.6.8-4sarge12.6.8-4sarge22.6.8-4sarge32.6.8-4sarge4 Show 4 moreShow less2.6.8-4sarge52.6.8-4sarge62.6.8-4sarge72.6.8-5 |
2.6.8-5sarge1 |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernel-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernel-hugemem-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernel-largesmpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernel-largesmp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernel-smp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernel-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernel-hugemem-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernel-largesmpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernel-largesmp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernel-smp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernel-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernel-hugemem-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernel-largesmpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernel-largesmp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernel-smp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernel-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernel-hugemem-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernel-largesmpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernel-largesmp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernel-smp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL | 0:2.6.9-42.0.8.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernel-BOOTRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernel-hugemem-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernel-smp-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernel-sourceRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernel-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernel-BOOTRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernel-hugemem-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernel-smp-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernel-sourceRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernel-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernel-BOOTRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernel-hugemem-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernel-smp-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernel-sourceRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernel-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernel-BOOTRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernel-hugemem-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernel-smp-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernel-sourceRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
kernel-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:2.4.21-50.EL | 0:2.4.21-50.EL |
History
| When | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-03 | aliases | EUVD |
| 2026-11-02 | created | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
References
rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007-0436.html
secunia.com/advisories/24098
novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_79_kernel.html
projects.info-pull.com/mokb/MOKB-07-11-2006.html
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mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:047
support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-063.htm
ubuntu.com/usn/usn-416-1
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securityfocus.com/archive/1/471457
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github.com/advisories/GHSA-7269-8xw9-75w7
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cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2006-4538