CVE-2006-4516 json
Integer signedness error in FreeBSD 6.0-RELEASE allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and kernel panic) via a…
published 2006-10-12 20 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2006-4504
- cvss
- 4.9
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.8%
- EPSS 0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 57%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Integer signedness error in FreeBSD 6.0-RELEASE allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and kernel panic) via a PT_LWPINFO ptrace command with a large negative data value that satisfies a signed maximum value check but is used in an unsigned copyout function call.
Patch / fix
Timeline
- Published
- First public exploit (EDB-2524)
Exploit prediction
0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 57% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-2524 FreeBSD 5.4/6.0 - 'ptrace PT_LWPINFO' Local Denial of Service dos, 2006-10-12
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.9 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C |
References
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labs.idefense.com
/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=419
third-party-advisory, patch, vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/22367
third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/20440
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/29476
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2006-4516
- NVD CVE-2006-4516
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