CVE-2006-6014 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a bounds checking error in the NetBSD kernel ptrace system call to potentially execute code or escalate privileges.
- 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-2006-6014?
CVE-2006-6014 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Netbsd Netbsd, published on 21 Nov 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The NetBSD-current kernel before 20061028 does not properly perform bounds checking of an unspecified userspace parameter in the ptrace system call during a PT_DUMPCORE request, which allows local users to have an unknown impact.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6014?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Netbsd Netbsd.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6014?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6014 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2006-6014 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-6014 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Netbsd Netbsd
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8fw4-xpcr-5jv8.