CVE-2006-4516

Description

Integer signedness error in FreeBSD 6.0-RELEASE allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and kernel panic) via a PT_LWPINFO ptrace command with a large negative data value that satisfies a signed maximum value check but is used in an unsigned copyout function call.

4.9

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.22%

Vendor Advisory idefense.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/22367	third party advisory
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=419	patch vendor advisory third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20440	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29476	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4516?: CVE-2006-4516 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-4516?: To fix CVE-2006-4516, 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-2006-4516 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-4516 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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