VDB-30064 · CVE-2006-2205 · BID 17999

NetBSD 3.0 audio_write denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in NetBSD 3.0. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function audio_write. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2006-2205. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in NetBSD 3.0 (Operating System) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function audio_write. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

The audio_write function in NetBSD 3.0 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel crash) by using the audiosetinfo ioctl to change the sample rate of an audio device.

The weakness was shared 04/27/2006 by Christian Biere (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securitytracker.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-2205 since 05/04/2006. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 17999†), OSVDB (25086†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1016004†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.8

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

04/19/2006 🔍
04/27/2006 +8 days 🔍
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05/01/2006 +4 days 🔍
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05/05/2006 +1 days 🔍
03/12/2015 +3233 days 🔍
07/25/2018 +1231 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securitytracker.com⛔
Researcher: Christian Biere
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2006-2205 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-2205
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-30064
SecurityFocus: 17999 - NetBSD Audiosetinfo IOCTL Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: 25086 - NetBSD audio_write() Filter List Modification Local DoS
SecurityTracker: 1016004

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 12:19
Updated: 07/25/2018 08:33
Changes: 03/12/2015 12:19 (52), 07/25/2018 08:33 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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