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CVE-2006-6397

UnknownEPSS 0.25%

Last modified

CVE-2006-6397 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.25%

16.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
FreebsdFreebsd6.2Stable
NetbsdNetbsd2.0.4—
OpenbsdOpenbsdAll versions—

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Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6397?
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
How severe is CVE-2006-6397?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6397 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6397?
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