Vulnerability Description
ufs_vnops.c in FreeBSD 6.1 allows local users to cause an unspecified denial of service by calling the ftruncate function on a file type that is not VREG, VLNK or VDIR, which is not defined in POSIX.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 6.1 |
References
- http://lists.freebsd.org/pipermail/cvs-src/2006-May/064488.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22413Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20522
- http://lists.freebsd.org/pipermail/cvs-src/2006-May/064488.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22413Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20522
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-5482?
CVE-2006-5482 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). ufs_vnops.c in FreeBSD 6.1 allows local users to cause an unspecified denial of service by calling the ftruncate function on a file type that is not VREG, VLNK or VDIR, which is not defined in POSIX.
How severe is CVE-2006-5482?
CVE-2006-5482 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-2006-5482?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Freebsd.