CVE-2006-0667: Medium severity IBM AIX vulnerability

Published Mar 10, 2006
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Updated

lscfg in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM AIX=5.3
IBM AIX=5.2

Remediation

Event History

Mar 10, 2006
CVE Published
01:02 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0667?

CVE-2006-0667 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-0667?

To mitigate CVE-2006-0667, users should ensure that access controls are properly configured to prevent unauthorized symlink usage.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2006-0667?

CVE-2006-0667 affects IBM AIX versions 5.2 and 5.3.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2006-0667 involve?

CVE-2006-0667 involves a symlink attack that allows local users to modify arbitrary files.

5

Who can be affected by CVE-2006-0667?

Local users with access to the affected AIX systems can be impacted by CVE-2006-0667 if proper security measures are not in place.

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