CVE-2006-0043: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 31, 2006
·Updated
Buffer overflow in the realpath function in nfs-server rpc.mountd, as used in SUSE Linux 9.1 through 10.0, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors involving mount requests and symlinks.
Affected Software
11 affected components
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.1
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.3
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.3
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.2
SUSE SuSE Linux=10.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=1.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.1
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.3
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.2
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.2
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jan 31, 2006
CVE Published
02:03 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0043?
CVE-2006-0043 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-0043?
To mitigate CVE-2006-0043, it is recommended to update the affected SUSE Linux versions to the latest patched release.
3
What are the affected versions in CVE-2006-0043?
CVE-2006-0043 affects SUSE Linux versions 9.1 through 10.0.
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What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2006-0043?
The vulnerability in CVE-2006-0043 is due to a buffer overflow in the realpath function in nfs-server rpc.mountd.
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Who can exploit CVE-2006-0043?
CVE-2006-0043 can be exploited by local users via unspecified vectors involving mount requests and symlinks.