CVE-2006-5482: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-5482: ufs_vnops.c in FreeBSD 6.1 allows local users to cause an unspecified denial of service by calling the ftru...

ufs_vnops.c in FreeBSD 6.1 allows local users to cause an unspecified denial of service by calling the ftruncate function on a file type that is not VREG, VLNK or VDIR, which is not defined in POSIX.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 18:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2006-5482 is a local denial-of-service issue in FreeBSD 6.1. A local user could trigger an unspecified crash or service disruption by using ftruncate on unsupported file types. The public bundle does not show remote exposure or data theft impact. Exposure appears limited to FreeBSD 6.1 systems where local users or hosted workloads can invoke filesystem operations against UFS-backed files. The bundle does not identify other affected versions, remote attack paths, or affected appliances. Treat this as legacy availability risk, not an internet-wide emergency based on available evidence. Prioritize remediation if FreeBSD 6.1 remains in production, especially on shared systems or systems with local user access. Mitigation focus: Identify any remaining FreeBSD 6.1 systems.; Review FreeBSD advisory and commit guidance before applying fixes.; Upgrade or migrate affected hosts to supported FreeBSD releases..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 09:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 24, 2006, 22:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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