medium4.9Public exploit code
CVE-2006-4516
Integer signedness error in FreeBSD 6.0-RELEASE allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and kernel panic) via a PT_LWPINFO ptrace co…
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- FreeBSD 5.4/6.0 - 'ptrace PT_LWPINFO' Local Denial of Service2006-10-12 · dos · bsd · Verified
Impact
Integer signedness error in FreeBSD 6.0-RELEASE allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and kernel panic) via a PT_LWPINFO ptrace command with a large negative data value that satisfies a signed maximum value check but is used in an unsigned copyout function call.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Freebsd | Version 6.0 |
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=419
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22367
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20440
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29476
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=419
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22367
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20440
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29476