Vulnerability Description
The kernel in NetBSD-current before September 28, 2005 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) by using the SIOCGIFALIAS ioctl to gather information on a non-existent alias of a network interface, which causes a NULL pointer dereference.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netbsd | Netbsd | 1.6 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/netbsd/2006-q2/0014.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19615Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015908
- http://www.osvdb.org/24578
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17497
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25766
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/netbsd/2006-q2/0014.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19615Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015908
- http://www.osvdb.org/24578
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17497
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25766
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-1797?
CVE-2006-1797 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The kernel in NetBSD-current before September 28, 2005 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) by using the SIOCGIFALIAS ioctl to gather information on a non-existent alias of a...
How severe is CVE-2006-1797?
CVE-2006-1797 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-1797?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netbsd Netbsd.