CVE-2006-0098

Name: CVE-2006-0098
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-01-06T11:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-0098 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The dupfdopen function in sys/kern/kern_descrip.c in OpenBSD 3.7 and 3.8 allows local users to re-open arbitrary files by using setuid programs to access file descriptors using /dev/fd/.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The dupfdopen function in sys/kern/kern_descrip.c in OpenBSD 3.7 and 3.8 allows local users to re-open arbitrary files by using setuid programs to access file descriptors using /dev/fd/.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openbsd	Openbsd	3.7
Openbsd	Openbsd	3.8

References

ftp://ftp.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/patches/3.7/common/008_fd.patchPatch
http://secunia.com/advisories/18296Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015437
http://www.openbsd.org/errata37.html#fdPatch
http://www.osvdb.org/22231
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16144Patch
ftp://ftp.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/patches/3.7/common/008_fd.patchPatch
http://secunia.com/advisories/18296Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015437
http://www.openbsd.org/errata37.html#fdPatch
http://www.osvdb.org/22231
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16144Patch

Timeline

Published: Jan 6, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0098?

The dupfdopen function in sys/kern/kern_descrip.c in OpenBSD 3.7 and 3.8 allows local users to re-open arbitrary files by using setuid programs to access file descriptors using /dev/fd/.

How severe is CVE-2006-0098?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0098 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0098?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2006-0098?

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Source: NVD / NIST