CVE-2006-0667: Medium severity IBM AIX vulnerability
Published Mar 10, 2006
·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
Patch Available
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.