Integer Overflow in Banner Component of FreeBSD, NetBSD, and OpenBSD
CVE-2006-6397

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Netbsd

Status
Netbsd
FreeBSD
OpenBSD
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 December 2006

What is CVE-2006-6397?

The vulnerability is characterized by an integer overflow in the banner component across FreeBSD, NetBSD, and OpenBSD, which may allow local users to manipulate memory through a lengthy banner. Despite the technical nature of this issue, it is challenged by CVE and several third-party assessments, as the banner does not operate with setuid privileges, limiting exploit potential to normal operational boundaries.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/452374/100/200/thr...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/452322/100/200/thr...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/452330/100/200/thr...
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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