FreeBSD/OpenBSD/NetBSD memory corruption ⚔ [Disputed]

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in FreeBSD, OpenBSD and NetBSD. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2006-6397. No exploit exists. The existence of this vulnerability is still disputed at present.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in FreeBSD, OpenBSD and NetBSD (Operating System) (affected version not known). This issue affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

** DISPUTED ** Integer overflow in banner/banner.c in FreeBSD, NetBSD, and OpenBSD might allow local users to modify memory via a long banner. NOTE: CVE and multiple third parties dispute this issue. Since banner is not setuid, an exploit would not cross privilege boundaries in normal operations. This issue is not a vulnerability.

The weakness was disclosed 12/07/2006 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2006-6397 since 12/07/2006. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/07/2006 🔍
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03/12/2015 +3017 days 🔍
08/08/2024 +3437 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: freebsd.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2006-6397 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-6397
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-33707

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 22:21
Updated: 08/08/2024 12:29
Changes: 03/12/2015 22:21 (39), 08/13/2018 07:11 (6), 08/08/2024 12:29 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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