CVE-2006-1588 Information disclosure in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 3 Apr 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can read sensitive kernel memory via the bridge ioctl interface in NetBSD, potentially exposing private data.

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-2006-1588?

CVE-2006-1588 is a low-severity vulnerability in Netbsd Netbsd, published on 3 Apr 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The bridge ioctl (if_bridge code) in NetBSD 1.6 through 3.0 does not clear sensitive memory before copying ioctl results to the requesting process, which allows local users to obtain portions of kernel memory.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-1588?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netbsd Netbsd.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1588?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-1588 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2006-1588 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-1588 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-g8vw-4vw6-856q.