How severe is CVE-2006-1589?

CVE-2006-1589 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-1589 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-2006-1589?

CVE-2006-1589 primarily affects Netbsd. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1589?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-1589 published?

CVE-2006-1589 was published on 2006-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-1589

CVE-2006-1589 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netbsd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netbsd
Published: 2006-04-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The elf_load_file function in NetBSD 2.0 through 3.0 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel crash) via an ELF interpreter that does not have a PT_LOAD section in its header, which triggers a null dereference.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1589?: The elf_load_file function in NetBSD 2.0 through 3.0 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel crash) via an ELF interpreter that does not have a PT_LOAD section in its header, which triggers a null dereference.
How severe is CVE-2006-1589?: CVE-2006-1589 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-1589 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-2006-1589?: CVE-2006-1589 primarily affects Netbsd. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1589?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1589 published?: CVE-2006-1589 was published on 2006-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:netbsd:netbsd:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netbsd:netbsd:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netbsd:netbsd:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netbsd:netbsd:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netbsd:netbsd:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netbsd:netbsd:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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