CVE-2006-0379: Low severity FreeBSD FreeBSD vulnerability
Published Jan 25, 2006
·Updated
FreeBSD kernel 5.4-STABLE and 6.0 does not completely initialize a buffer before making it available to userland, which could allow local users to read portions of kernel memory.
Affected Software
2 affected components
FreeBSD FreeBSD=5.4-stable
FreeBSD FreeBSD=6.0-stable
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jan 25, 2006
CVE Published
10:03 PM
Jan 26, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0379?
CVE-2006-0379 is considered to have a moderate severity level due to its potential for local users to access sensitive kernel memory.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-0379?
To fix CVE-2006-0379, upgrade to a later version of FreeBSD that includes the security patch addressing this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2006-0379?
CVE-2006-0379 affects local users on FreeBSD versions 5.4-STABLE and 6.0 who can exploit the incomplete buffer initialization.
4
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2006-0379?
CVE-2006-0379 is a local information disclosure vulnerability in the FreeBSD kernel.
5
When was CVE-2006-0379 published?
CVE-2006-0379 was published on February 2, 2006.