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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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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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