CVE-2006-0379 Information disclosure in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 25 Jan 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can read uninitialized kernel memory due to improper buffer initialization in the FreeBSD kernel.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2006-0379?

CVE-2006-0379 is a low-severity vulnerability in Freebsd Freebsd, published on 25 Jan 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

FreeBSD kernel 5.4-STABLE and 6.0 does not completely initialize a buffer before making it available to userland, which could allow local users to read portions of kernel memory.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0379?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Freebsd Freebsd.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0379?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0379 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2006-0379 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-0379 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-v7q3-fwm6-93x8.