Vulnerability Description
Integer signedness error 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) via unspecified arguments that use negative signed integers to cause the bzero function to be called with a large length parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-4172.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Freebsd | <= 5.5 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22064
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016927
- http://www.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=415Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/446946/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20158
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22064
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016927
- http://www.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=415Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/446946/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20158
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-4178?
CVE-2006-4178 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). Integer signedness error 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) via unspecified arguments that use ...
How severe is CVE-2006-4178?
CVE-2006-4178 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-2006-4178?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Freebsd.