CVE-2006-1588

CVE-2006-1588 is a low-severity vulnerability in Netbsd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The bridge ioctl (if_bridge code) in NetBSD 1.6 through 3.0 does not clear sensitive memory before copying ioctl results to the requesting process, which allows local users to obtain portions of kernel memory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1588?
The bridge ioctl (if_bridge code) in NetBSD 1.6 through 3.0 does not clear sensitive memory before copying ioctl results to the requesting process, which allows local users to obtain portions of kernel memory.
How severe is CVE-2006-1588?
CVE-2006-1588 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-1588 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1588?
CVE-2006-1588 primarily affects Netbsd. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1588?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1588 published?
CVE-2006-1588 was published on 2006-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

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