CVE-2006-3941: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Jul 31 2006(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in the daemons for Sun N1 Grid Engine 5.3 and N1 Grid Engine 6.0 allows local users to cause a denial of service (grid service shutdown) and possibly execute arbitrary code using buffer overflows via unknown vectors that cause (1) qmaster or (2) execd to terminate.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sun N1 Grid Engine | =5.3 | |
| Sun N1 Grid Engine | =6.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102322-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19218
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016607
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21185
- http://www.osvdb.org/27639
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-204.htm
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22425
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3066
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28083
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3941?
CVE-2006-3941 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3941?
To fix CVE-2006-3941, upgrade to the latest version of Sun N1 Grid Engine that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2006-3941?
CVE-2006-3941 can be exploited by local users to terminate grid services and potentially execute arbitrary code.
Which versions of Sun N1 Grid Engine are affected by CVE-2006-3941?
CVE-2006-3941 affects Sun N1 Grid Engine versions 5.3 and 6.0.
What is the impact of a successful exploit of CVE-2006-3941?
A successful exploit of CVE-2006-3941 can lead to a denial of service by causing the grid service to shut down.
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