CVE-2006-0380: Low severity FreeBSD FreeBSD vulnerability

Published Jan 25, 2006

Updated

A logic error in FreeBSD kernel 5.4-STABLE and 6.0 causes the kernel to calculate an incorrect buffer length, which causes more data to be copied to userland than intended, 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

http://secunia.com/advisories/18599

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

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0380?

CVE-2006-0380 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to read portions of kernel memory.

How does CVE-2006-0380 affect system security?

CVE-2006-0380 allows local users to exploit a logic error in the FreeBSD kernel, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive kernel memory.

Which versions of FreeBSD are affected by CVE-2006-0380?

CVE-2006-0380 affects FreeBSD versions 5.4-STABLE and 6.0-STABLE.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0380?

To mitigate CVE-2006-0380, users should upgrade to a patched version of FreeBSD that addresses the vulnerability.

Is CVE-2006-0380 a remote or local vulnerability?

CVE-2006-0380 is a local vulnerability, meaning it can only be exploited by users with local access to the system.