Vulnerability Description
The dupfdopen function in sys/kern/kern_descrip.c in OpenBSD 3.7 and 3.8 allows local users to re-open arbitrary files by using setuid programs to access file descriptors using /dev/fd/.
CVSS Score
4.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 3.7 |
References
- ftp://ftp.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/patches/3.7/common/008_fd.patchPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18296PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015437
- http://www.openbsd.org/errata37.html#fdPatch
- http://www.osvdb.org/22231
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16144Patch
- ftp://ftp.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/patches/3.7/common/008_fd.patchPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18296PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015437
- http://www.openbsd.org/errata37.html#fdPatch
- http://www.osvdb.org/22231
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16144Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0098?
CVE-2006-0098 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). The dupfdopen function in sys/kern/kern_descrip.c in OpenBSD 3.7 and 3.8 allows local users to re-open arbitrary files by using setuid programs to access file descriptors using /dev/fd/.
How severe is CVE-2006-0098?
CVE-2006-0098 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-0098?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openbsd Openbsd.