CVE-2006-1589: Medium severity netbsd netbsd vulnerability
The elfloadfile function in NetBSD 2.0 through 3.0 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel crash) via an ELF interpreter that does not have a PTLOAD section in its header, which triggers a null dereference.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-1589?
CVE-2006-1589 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to its potential to cause a kernel crash.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1589?
To fix CVE-2006-1589, users should upgrade their NetBSD systems to a version that has addressed this vulnerability.
Which versions of NetBSD are affected by CVE-2006-1589?
CVE-2006-1589 affects NetBSD versions 2.0 through 3.0, specifically including 2.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.0.3, 2.1, and 3.0.
What is the cause of the vulnerability in CVE-2006-1589?
The vulnerability in CVE-2006-1589 is caused by an ELF interpreter missing a PT_LOAD section in its header, leading to a null dereference.
Who can exploit CVE-2006-1589?
CVE-2006-1589 can be exploited by local users with the ability to execute ELF binaries.