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CVE-2006-5836

HighPublished

The fpathconf syscall function in bsd/kern/kern_descrip.c in the Darwin kernel (XNU) 8.8.1 in Apple Mac OS X allows local users to cause a denial of service...

Published: Nov 10, 2006
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Nov 9, 2006

Primary CVSS

7.2/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

1.3%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 68.6%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

The fpathconf syscall function in bsd/kern/kern_descrip.c in the Darwin kernel (XNU) 8.8.1 in Apple Mac OS X allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a file descriptor with an unrecognized file type.

Sources

Apple Mac OSX 10.x - FPathConf System Call Local Denial of ServiceExploit
ilja van sprundel · osx · Nov 9, 2006

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