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CVE-2006-5836

UnknownEPSS 1.26%

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CVE-2006-5836 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The fpathconf syscall function in bsd/kern/kern_descrip.c in the Darwin kernel (XNU) 8.8.1 in Apple Mac OS X allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a file descriptor with an unrecognized file type.. EPSS estimates a 1.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The fpathconf syscall function in bsd/kern/kern_descrip.c in the Darwin kernel (XNU) 8.8.1 in Apple Mac OS X allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a file descriptor with an unrecognized file type.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.26%

66.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OpendarwinDarwin Kernel8.8.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5836?
The fpathconf syscall function in bsd/kern/kern_descrip.c in the Darwin kernel (XNU) 8.8.1 in Apple Mac OS X allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a file descriptor with an unrecognized file type.
How severe is CVE-2006-5836?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5836 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5836?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST