Vulnerability Description
systeminfo.c for Sun Solaris allows local users to read kernel memory via a 0 variable count argument to the sysinfo system call, which causes a -1 argument to be used by the copyout function. NOTE: this issue has been referred to as an integer overflow, but it is probably more like a signedness error or integer underflow.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Solaris | 10.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21148
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016555
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102343-1
- http://www.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=410
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/440849/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/440986/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19104ExploitPatch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2936
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27901
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21148
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016555
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102343-1
- http://www.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=410
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/440849/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/440986/100/100/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-3824?
CVE-2006-3824 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). systeminfo.c for Sun Solaris allows local users to read kernel memory via a 0 variable count argument to the sysinfo system call, which causes a -1 argument to be used by the copyout function. NOTE: ...
How severe is CVE-2006-3824?
CVE-2006-3824 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-2006-3824?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Solaris.