CVE-2006-4254 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 7.5 Published 21 Aug 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a vulnerability in setlocale to gain elevated privileges on IBM AIX systems.

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-2006-4254?

CVE-2006-4254 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 21 Aug 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in setlocale in IBM AIX 5.1.0 through 5.3.0 allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4254?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Aix.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4254?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4254 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2006-4254 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-4254 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

All Ibm Aix vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vv9c-3fjv-r77f.