CVE-2006-6014

Description

The NetBSD-current kernel before 20061028 does not properly perform bounds checking of an unspecified userspace parameter in the ptrace system call during a PT_DUMPCORE request, which allows local users to have an unknown impact.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.05%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://mail-index.netbsd.org/current-users/2006/11/10/0000.html	patch mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-6014?: CVE-2006-6014 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-6014?: To fix CVE-2006-6014, 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-2006-6014 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-6014 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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