CVE-2006-2655 json
The build process for ypserv in FreeBSD 5.3 up to 6.1 accidentally disables access restrictions when using the /var/yp/securenets file, whi…
published 2006-06-02 20 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2006-2654
- cvss
- 6.4
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.5%
- EPSS 1.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 74%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The build process for ypserv in FreeBSD 5.3 up to 6.1 accidentally disables access restrictions when using the /var/yp/securenets file, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
1.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 74% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.4 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N |
References
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security.freebsd.org
/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-06:15.ypserv.asc
vendor-advisory, patch
-
secunia.com
/advisories/20389
third-party-advisory, patch, vendor-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/18204
vdb-entry, patch
-
osvdb.org
/25852
vdb-entry
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/26792
vdb-entry
-
securitytracker.com
/id?1016193
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2006-2655
- NVD CVE-2006-2655
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