Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow vulnerability in the i386_set_ldt call in FreeBSD 5.5, and possibly earlier versions down to 5.2, allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-4178.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Freebsd | <= 5.5 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2006-09/0376.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22064
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016926
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016928
- http://www.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=414
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/446945/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20158
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29132
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2006-09/0376.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22064
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016926
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016928
- http://www.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=414
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/446945/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20158
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-4172?
CVE-2006-4172 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Integer overflow vulnerability in the i386_set_ldt call in FreeBSD 5.5, and possibly earlier versions down to 5.2, allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrar...
How severe is CVE-2006-4172?
CVE-2006-4172 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-4172?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Freebsd.