CVE-2006-6397: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-6397: Integer overflow in banner/banner.c in FreeBSD, NetBSD, and OpenBSD might allow local users to modify memor...

Integer overflow in banner/banner.c in FreeBSD, NetBSD, and OpenBSD might allow local users to modify memory via a long banner. NOTE: CVE and multiple third parties dispute this issue. Since banner is not setuid, an exploit would not cross privilege boundaries in normal operations. This issue is not a vulnerability

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 20:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This record concerns a reported integer overflow in the historical banner utility on BSD systems. The CVE entry and third parties dispute it: because banner is normally not setuid, a crash or memory issue would not cross privilege boundaries. Treat it as a low business-risk hygiene item unless local configuration makes banner privileged. Potential exposure is limited to systems with the BSD banner utility present. The bundle names FreeBSD, NetBSD, and OpenBSD generally, but provides no affected versions or package data. Low priority. This should not drive emergency action, but vulnerability management teams should document the dispute and verify no local privilege-hardening exception changes the risk. Mitigation focus: Check current FreeBSD, NetBSD, or OpenBSD vendor guidance for banner status.; Verify banner is not installed with setuid or setgid privileges.; Keep the base operating system and userland packages maintained..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 08:58 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 8, 2006, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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