Vulnerability Description
NetBSD 1.6, 2.0, 2.1 and 3.0 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) by using the sysctl system call to lock a large buffer into physical memory.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netbsd | Netbsd | 1.6 |
References
- ftp://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2006-013.txt.asc
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19616Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015909
- http://www.osvdb.org/24579
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17498
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25764
- ftp://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2006-013.txt.asc
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19616Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015909
- http://www.osvdb.org/24579
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17498
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25764
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-1814?
CVE-2006-1814 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). NetBSD 1.6, 2.0, 2.1 and 3.0 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) by using the sysctl system call to lock a large buffer into physical memory.
How severe is CVE-2006-1814?
CVE-2006-1814 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-1814?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netbsd Netbsd.