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CVE-2006-0666

First published: Wed Feb 15 2006(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in the (1) unix_mp and (2) unix_64 kernels in IBM AIX 5.3 VRMF 5.3.0.30 through 5.3.0.33 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via unknown vectors related to EMULATE_VMX.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM AIX=5.3_l
IBM AIX=5.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-0666?

    CVE-2006-0666 has a severity rating that suggests it allows local users to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-0666?

    To mitigate CVE-2006-0666, it is recommended to apply the latest patches provided by IBM for AIX 5.3.

  • What versions of AIX are affected by CVE-2006-0666?

    CVE-2006-0666 affects IBM AIX versions 5.3 VRMF 5.3.0.30 through 5.3.0.33.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2006-0666 involve?

    CVE-2006-0666 involves a denial of service attack leading to system crashes.

  • Who is impacted by CVE-2006-0666?

    Local users of IBM AIX 5.3 who have access to the affected kernels are impacted by CVE-2006-0666.

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