CVE-2009-2208: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-2208: FreeBSD 6.3, 6.4, 7.1, and 7.2 does not enforce permissions on the SIOCSIFINFO_IN6 IOCTL, which allows loca...

FreeBSD 6.3, 6.4, 7.1, and 7.2 does not enforce permissions on the SIOCSIFINFO_IN6 IOCTL, which allows local users to modify or disable IPv6 network interfaces, as demonstrated by modifying the MTU.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 05:44 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2009-2208 is a FreeBSD IPv6 permissions flaw. A local user could change or disable IPv6 network interface settings, potentially disrupting network availability. The bundle does not provide CVSS, confirmed exploit activity, or detailed patch instructions. Exposure is limited to systems running the listed FreeBSD versions with local user access and IPv6 interface configuration present. The provided data does not identify other products, package variants, or cloud images. Treat this as a targeted legacy-system risk. It is not documented as remotely exploitable, but affected systems could suffer network disruption from a local account. Prioritize if those versions remain in production. Mitigation focus: Review FreeBSD-SA-09:10 for vendor-approved correction guidance.; Identify and prioritize affected FreeBSD 6.3, 6.4, 7.1, and 7.2 systems.; Restrict unnecessary local shell access on affected hosts..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 10:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 24, 2009, 23:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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freebsd-siocsifinfo-security-bypass(51044)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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