CVE-2006-5550
First published: Thu Oct 26 2006(Updated: )
The kernel in FreeBSD 6.1 and OpenBSD 4.0 allows local users to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors involving certain ioctl requests to /dev/crypto.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBSD Kernel | =6.1-release | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =6.1-release_p10 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =6.1-stable | |
| OpenBSD | =4.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-5550?
CVE-2006-5550 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5550?
To fix CVE-2006-5550, apply the relevant patches provided by FreeBSD or OpenBSD for versions 6.1 and 4.0 respectively.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2006-5550?
CVE-2006-5550 affects FreeBSD 6.1 (both stable and release) and OpenBSD 4.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-5550?
CVE-2006-5550 is a local denial of service vulnerability related to ioctl requests.
Can CVE-2006-5550 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2006-5550 can only be exploited by local users on the affected systems.
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