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CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-0900

First published: Mon Feb 27 2006(Updated: )

nfsd in FreeBSD 6.0 kernel allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted NFS mount request, as demonstrated by the ProtoVer NFS test suite.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
FreeBSD FreeBSD=6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-0900?

    CVE-2006-0900 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-0900?

    To mitigate CVE-2006-0900, users should upgrade their FreeBSD system to the latest version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2006-0900?

    CVE-2006-0900 specifically affects FreeBSD version 6.0, which allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2006-0900 facilitate?

    CVE-2006-0900 enables remote attackers to conduct a denial of service attack through a crafted NFS mount request.

  • When was CVE-2006-0900 discovered?

    CVE-2006-0900 was discovered in early 2006 and is registered as an important vulnerability regarding the FreeBSD operating system.

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