CVE-2006-4435: Medium severity OpenBSD OpenBSD vulnerability
Published Aug 29, 2006
·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
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
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.