CVE-2006-5006 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the cfgmgr utility, potentially escalating 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-2006-5006?
CVE-2006-5006 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 27 Sep 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in cfgmgr in IBM AIX 5.2.0 and 5.3.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long directory path argument.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5006?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Aix.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5006?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5006 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-2006-5006 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-5006 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Aix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8phw-p6c6-5mx9.