CVE-2006-0433
First published: Thu Feb 02 2006(Updated: )
Selective Acknowledgement (SACK) in FreeBSD 5.3 and 5.4 does not properly handle an incoming selective acknowledgement when there is insufficient memory, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop).
Credit: secteam@freebsd.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBSD Kernel | =5.4 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =5.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0433?
CVE-2006-0433 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0433?
To mitigate CVE-2006-0433, upgrade your FreeBSD system to version 5.5 or later.
Which versions of FreeBSD are affected by CVE-2006-0433?
CVE-2006-0433 affects FreeBSD versions 5.3 and 5.4.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-0433 enable?
CVE-2006-0433 enables a denial of service attack that can lead to an infinite loop.
Who can exploit CVE-2006-0433?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2006-0433 to disrupt service.
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