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CVE-2006-0098: The dupfdopen function in sys/kern/kern_descrip.c in OpenBSD 3.7 and 3.8 allows local users to re-open arbi...

The dupfdopen function in sys/kern/kern_descrip.c in OpenBSD 3.7 and 3.8 allows local users to re-open arbitrary files by using setuid programs to access file descriptors using /dev/fd/.

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CVE-2006-0098 is an old OpenBSD local security flaw affecting versions 3.7 and 3.8. A user already on the system could abuse file descriptor handling through setuid programs and /dev/fd to re-open files they should not access. This is mainly relevant to legacy systems still running these unsupported versions. Exposure is limited to hosts running OpenBSD 3.7 or 3.8, especially multi-user systems or systems where untrusted users can execute local programs. Modern OpenBSD releases are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Prioritize if any legacy OpenBSD 3.7 or 3.8 systems remain in production, especially shared or externally administered hosts. Business urgency is lower if no such systems exist, but unsupported operating systems should be retired or isolated. Mitigation focus: Identify any OpenBSD 3.7 or 3.8 systems in inventory.; Apply the referenced OpenBSD 3.7 fd security patch where applicable.; For OpenBSD 3.8, check vendor errata or upgrade guidance..

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