CVE-2006-1814
First published: Tue Apr 18 2006(Updated: )
NetBSD 1.6, 2.0, 2.1 and 3.0 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) by using the sysctl system call to lock a large buffer into physical memory.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| NetBSD current | =1.6 | |
| NetBSD current | =2.1 | |
| NetBSD current | =2.0.2 | |
| NetBSD current | =1.6.1 | |
| NetBSD current | =2.0.3 | |
| NetBSD current | =1.6.2 | |
| NetBSD current | =1.6-beta | |
| NetBSD current | =2.0.1 | |
| NetBSD current | =3.0 | |
| NetBSD current | =2.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-1814?
CVE-2006-1814 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to memory exhaustion.
Which versions of NetBSD are affected by CVE-2006-1814?
CVE-2006-1814 affects NetBSD versions 1.6, 1.6.1, 1.6.2, 2.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.0.3, and 3.0.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1814?
To mitigate CVE-2006-1814, users should upgrade to the latest available version of NetBSD that addresses this vulnerability.
What causes the vulnerability CVE-2006-1814?
CVE-2006-1814 is caused by local users using the sysctl system call to lock large buffers into physical memory, leading to memory exhaustion.
Can CVE-2006-1814 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2006-1814 can only be exploited locally by users with access to the system.
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