CVE-2006-0043: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue 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.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE Linux | =1.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =9.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =9.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =9.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =9.2 | |
| SUSE Linux | =9.2 | |
| SUSE Linux | =9.2 | |
| SUSE Linux | =9.3 | |
| SUSE Linux | =9.3 | |
| SUSE Linux | =9.3 | |
| SUSE Linux | =10.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-Jan/0007.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16388
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18614
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18638
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=350020
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-975
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18889
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0348
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24347
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
What are the affected versions in CVE-2006-0043?
CVE-2006-0043 affects SUSE Linux versions 9.1 through 10.0.
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.
Who can exploit CVE-2006-0043?
CVE-2006-0043 can be exploited by local users via unspecified vectors involving mount requests and symlinks.
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