CVE-2006-4435: Medium severity OpenBSD OpenBSD vulnerability

Published Aug 29, 2006
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Updated

OpenBSD 3.8, 3.9, and possibly earlier versions allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) by allocating more semaphores than the default.

Affected Software

2 affected components
OpenBSD OpenBSD=3.8
OpenBSD OpenBSD=3.9

Event History

Aug 29, 2006
CVE Published
12:04 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4435?

CVE-2006-4435 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause a kernel panic.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-4435?

To fix CVE-2006-4435, upgrade to a patched version of OpenBSD that resolves the semaphore allocation issue.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2006-4435?

CVE-2006-4435 affects OpenBSD versions 3.8 and 3.9, as well as potentially earlier versions.

4

What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2006-4435?

CVE-2006-4435 can be exploited by context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2006-4435 on systems?

The impact of CVE-2006-4435 on systems includes abrupt kernel panics leading to service interruptions.

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