CVE-2006-2655
CVE-2006-2655 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Freebsd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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 6.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Freebsd
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The build process for ypserv in FreeBSD 5.3 up to 6.1 accidentally disables access restrictions when using the /var/yp/securenets file, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-2655?
- The build process for ypserv in FreeBSD 5.3 up to 6.1 accidentally disables access restrictions when using the /var/yp/securenets file, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
- How severe is CVE-2006-2655?
- CVE-2006-2655 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2006-2655 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-2655?
- CVE-2006-2655 primarily affects Freebsd. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-2655?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-2655 published?
- CVE-2006-2655 was published on 2006-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20389
- http://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-06:15.ypserv.asc
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016193
- http://www.osvdb.org/25852
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18204
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26792
Affected products (15)
- cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:5.3:release:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:5.3:releng:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:5.3:stable:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:5.4:pre-release:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:5.4:release:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:5.4:releng:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:5.4:stable:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:6.0:release:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:6.0:stable:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:6.1:release:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:6.1:stable:*:*:*:*:*:*
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