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CVE-2006-4516

4.9 · MEDIUM

Integer signedness error in FreeBSD 6.0-RELEASE allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and kernel panic) via a PT_LWPINFO ptrace command with a large negative data value…

Published Oct 12, 2006freebsdEPSS 0.81%

Overview

CVE-2006-4516 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting freebsd freebsd. It was published on October 12, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Integer signedness error in FreeBSD 6.0-RELEASE allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and kernel panic) via a PT_LWPINFO ptrace command with a large negative data value that satisfies a signed maximum value check but is used in an unsigned copyout function call.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from freebsd. Update freebsd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Reflabs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=419Refsecunia.com/advisories/22367Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/20440Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29476Reflabs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=419Refsecunia.com/advisories/22367Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/20440Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29476

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4516?

CVE-2006-4516 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting freebsd freebsd. It was published on October 12, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2006-4516?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-4516?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from freebsd. Update freebsd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-4516?

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