Name: CVE-2006-2655: Undefined Security Weakness
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2006-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2006-2655, CVSS 6.5, EPSS 0.00438

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.

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 6.5

Covered by Rapid7

Product	Vendor Advisory	Solution File	Added	Published
Freebsd	—	Upgrade FreeBSD	Dec 10, 2025	Jun 9, 2006

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CVSS Details

Covered by Rapid7

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