What is the severity of CVE-2006-0486?

CVE-2006-0486 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to potential unauthorized access to the Tcl Shell process.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0486?

To mitigate CVE-2006-0486, ensure that users utilize the 'tclquit' command before exiting their sessions.

What versions of Cisco IOS are affected by CVE-2006-0486?

CVE-2006-0486 affects Cisco IOS versions 12.2(25)S and later, 12.3T, and 12.4.

What is the impact of CVE-2006-0486?

The impact of CVE-2006-0486 is the potential for one user to access another user's Tcl Shell session if not properly logged out.

How can I check if my Cisco IOS device is impacted by CVE-2006-0486?

To check if your device is impacted by CVE-2006-0486, compare the running IOS version with the affected versions listed.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2006-0486

medium

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

1/2/2006

7/8/2024

CVE-2006-0486

First published: Wed Feb 01 2006(Updated: )

Certain Cisco IOS releases in 12.2S based trains with maintenance release number 25 and later, 12.3T based trains, and 12.4 based trains reuse a Tcl Shell process across login sessions of different local users on the same terminal if the first user does not use tclquit before exiting, which may cause subsequent local users to execute unintended commands or bypass AAA command authorization checks, aka Bug ID CSCef77770.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco IOS	=12.2\(25\)s
Cisco IOS	=12.3t
Cisco IOS	=12.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0486?
CVE-2006-0486 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to potential unauthorized access to the Tcl Shell process.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0486?
To mitigate CVE-2006-0486, ensure that users utilize the 'tclquit' command before exiting their sessions.
What versions of Cisco IOS are affected by CVE-2006-0486?
CVE-2006-0486 affects Cisco IOS versions 12.2(25)S and later, 12.3T, and 12.4.
What is the impact of CVE-2006-0486?
The impact of CVE-2006-0486 is the potential for one user to access another user's Tcl Shell session if not properly logged out.
How can I check if my Cisco IOS device is impacted by CVE-2006-0486?
To check if your device is impacted by CVE-2006-0486, compare the running IOS version with the affected versions listed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0486?
CVE-2006-0486 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to potential unauthorized access to the Tcl Shell process.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0486?
To mitigate CVE-2006-0486, ensure that users utilize the 'tclquit' command before exiting their sessions.
What versions of Cisco IOS are affected by CVE-2006-0486?
CVE-2006-0486 affects Cisco IOS versions 12.2(25)S and later, 12.3T, and 12.4.
What is the impact of CVE-2006-0486?
The impact of CVE-2006-0486 is the potential for one user to access another user's Tcl Shell session if not properly logged out.
How can I check if my Cisco IOS device is impacted by CVE-2006-0486?
To check if your device is impacted by CVE-2006-0486, compare the running IOS version with the affected versions listed.