CVE-2006-0621 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges via buffer overflows in the su and passwd commands.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-0621?
CVE-2006-0621 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Feb 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple buffer overflows in QNX Neutrino RTOS 6.2.0 allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a long first argument to the (1) su or (2) passwd commands.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0621?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Qnx Rtos.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0621?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0621 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2006-0621 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-0621 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5r32-3ww4-p3m3.