How severe is CVE-2006-6014?

CVE-2006-6014 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-6014 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6014?

CVE-2006-6014 affects Netbsd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6014?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-6014 published?

CVE-2006-6014 was published on 2006-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6014

CVE-2006-6014 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netbsd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netbsd
Published: 2006-11-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The NetBSD-current kernel before 20061028 does not properly perform bounds checking of an unspecified userspace parameter in the ptrace system call during a PT_DUMPCORE request, which allows local users to have an unknown impact.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6014?: The NetBSD-current kernel before 20061028 does not properly perform bounds checking of an unspecified userspace parameter in the ptrace system call during a PT_DUMPCORE request, which allows local users to have an unknown impact.
How severe is CVE-2006-6014?: CVE-2006-6014 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-6014 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6014?: CVE-2006-6014 affects Netbsd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6014?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-6014 published?: CVE-2006-6014 was published on 2006-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://mail-index.netbsd.org/current-users/2006/11/10/0000.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:netbsd:netbsd:current:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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