CVE-2006-1523: Linux Kernel

High severity, CVSS 10.0. EPSS: 2.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Affected products

• Linux Linux Kernel: version 2.6.16 only

Published 2006-04-12. Last modified 2026-06-16.