CVE-2006-3686: Medium severity Digital OpenVMS vulnerability
Published Jul 18, 2006
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in [SYSEXE]SMPUTIL.EXE in HP OpenVMS 7.3-2 allows local users and "remote users" to cause a denial of service (crash).
Affected Software
2 affected components
Digital OpenVMS=7.3-2
OpenVMS=7.3-2
Event History
Jul 18, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3686?
CVE-2006-3686 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-3686?
To mitigate CVE-2006-3686, it is recommended to update to a fixed version of HP OpenVMS or apply any available patches.
3
What versions of HP OpenVMS are affected by CVE-2006-3686?
CVE-2006-3686 affects HP OpenVMS version 7.3-2.
4
Can local users exploit CVE-2006-3686?
Yes, both local and remote users can exploit CVE-2006-3686 to cause a denial of service.
5
What is the impact of CVE-2006-3686 on system operations?
The impact of CVE-2006-3686 is that it can lead to system crashes, resulting in downtime and potential data loss.