CVE-2006-2655

Description

The build process for ypserv in FreeBSD 5.3 up to 6.1 accidentally disables access restrictions when using the /var/yp/securenets file, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

6.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.42%

Vendor Advisory freebsd.org Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.osvdb.org/25852	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/20389	patch vendor advisory third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26792	vdb entry
http://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-06:15.ypserv.asc	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18204	patch vdb entry
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016193	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-2655?: CVE-2006-2655 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-2655?: To fix CVE-2006-2655, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-2655 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-2655 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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