CVE-2006-1814

CVE-2006-1814 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

NetBSD 1.6, 2.0, 2.1 and 3.0 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) by using the sysctl system call to lock a large buffer into physical memory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1814?
NetBSD 1.6, 2.0, 2.1 and 3.0 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) by using the sysctl system call to lock a large buffer into physical memory.
How severe is CVE-2006-1814?
CVE-2006-1814 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-1814 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-2006-1814?
CVE-2006-1814 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-2006-1814?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1814 published?
CVE-2006-1814 was published on 2006-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

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