CVE-2006-1247
First published: Wed Apr 19 2006(Updated: )
rm_mlcache_file in bos.rte.install in AIX 5.1.0 through 5.3.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM AIX | =5.2.0.50 | |
| IBM AIX | =5.3.0.20 | |
| IBM AIX | =5.3_l | |
| IBM AIX | =5.3.0.10 | |
| IBM AIX | =5.3 | |
| IBM AIX | =5.2 | |
| IBM AIX | =5.2_l | |
| IBM AIX | =5.2.0.54 | |
| IBM AIX | =5.3_ml03 | |
| IBM AIX | =5.2.2 | |
| IBM AIX | =5.1l | |
| IBM AIX | =5.3.0 | |
| IBM AIX | =5.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY82357
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17576
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19656
- http://www.nsfocus.com/english/homepage/research/0603.htm
- http://www.osvdb.org/24706
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015952
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1389
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25848
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/431848/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/431846/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-1247?
CVE-2006-1247 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1247?
To fix CVE-2006-1247, apply the latest patches or updates from IBM for AIX.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-1247?
CVE-2006-1247 affects local users on AIX versions 5.1.0 to 5.3.0.
What type of attack is enabled by CVE-2006-1247?
CVE-2006-1247 allows local users to conduct a symlink attack on temporary files.
What software is vulnerable to CVE-2006-1247?
The vulnerable software includes various versions of IBM AIX between 5.1.0 and 5.3.0.
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- canonical/ibm aix
- version/ibm aix/5.2.0.50
- version/ibm aix/5.3.0.20
- version/ibm aix/5.3_l
- version/ibm aix/5.3.0.10
- version/ibm aix/5.3
- version/ibm aix/5.2
- version/ibm aix/5.2_l
- version/ibm aix/5.2.0.54
- version/ibm aix/5.3_ml03
- version/ibm aix/5.2.2
- version/ibm aix/5.1l
- version/ibm aix/5.3.0
- version/ibm aix/5.1