CVE-2006-1247 Path traversal in n/a

Low 3.3 Published 19 Apr 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks in AIX install utilities, requiring local access and low privileges.

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-2006-1247?

CVE-2006-1247 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 19 Apr 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

rm_mlcache_file in bos.rte.install in AIX 5.1.0 through 5.3.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Weakness: CWE-59

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-1247?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Aix.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1247?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-1247 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2006-1247 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-1247 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-8h2x-qhm8-r594.