CVE-2006-5483: Low severity FreeBSD FreeBSD vulnerability
Published Oct 24, 2006
·Updated
p10031b.c in FreeBSD 6.1 allows local users to cause an unspecified denial of service by setting a scheduler policy, which should only be settable by root.
Affected Software
1 affected component
FreeBSD FreeBSD=6.1
Event History
Oct 24, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-5483?
CVE-2006-5483 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-5483?
To fix CVE-2006-5483, ensure you upgrade to the corrected version of FreeBSD that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2006-5483?
CVE-2006-5483 affects local users on FreeBSD 6.1 who can manipulate the scheduler policy.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-5483?
CVE-2006-5483 is a local denial-of-service vulnerability.
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Can CVE-2006-5483 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2006-5483 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access.