CVE-2006-0054
First published: Wed Jan 11 2006(Updated: )
The ipfw firewall in FreeBSD 6.0-RELEASE allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (firewall crash) via ICMP IP fragments that match a reset, reject or unreach action, which leads to an access of an uninitialized pointer.
Credit: secteam@freebsd.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBSD Kernel | =6.0 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =6.0-release | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =6.0-stable |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0054?
CVE-2006-0054 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0054?
To mitigate CVE-2006-0054, upgrade your FreeBSD system to a version that is not affected, such as 6.1 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2006-0054?
CVE-2006-0054 affects FreeBSD 6.0-RELEASE and 6.0-stable versions.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-0054 enable?
CVE-2006-0054 enables remote attackers to crash the ipfw firewall, causing a denial of service.
Is CVE-2006-0054 related to ICMP fragments?
Yes, CVE-2006-0054 involves ICMP IP fragments that target specific actions like reset and reject.
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