Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the ffs_rdextattr function in FreeBSD 6.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) and trigger a heap-based buffer overflow via a crafted UFS filesystem, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5679. NOTE: a third party states that this issue does not cross privilege boundaries in FreeBSD because only root may mount a filesystem.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 6.1 |
References
- http://lists.freebsd.org/pipermail/freebsd-security/2007-January/004218.html
- http://projects.info-pull.com/mokb/MOKB-08-11-2006.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30144
- http://lists.freebsd.org/pipermail/freebsd-security/2007-January/004218.html
- http://projects.info-pull.com/mokb/MOKB-08-11-2006.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30144
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-5824?
CVE-2006-5824 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). Integer overflow in the ffs_rdextattr function in FreeBSD 6.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) and trigger a heap-based buffer overflow via a crafted UFS filesystem, a di...
How severe is CVE-2006-5824?
CVE-2006-5824 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-2006-5824?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Freebsd.