CVE-2006-5836 Null dereference in n/a
Local attackers can trigger a kernel panic or execute arbitrary code via a malformed file descriptor in the Darwin 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-2006-5836?
CVE-2006-5836 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Nov 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5836?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Opendarwin Darwin Kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5836?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5836 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2006-5836 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-5836 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gqrj-jw6f-37xp.