CVE-2006-4254: High severity IBM AIX vulnerability

Published Aug 21, 2006
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in setlocale in IBM AIX 5.1.0 through 5.3.0 allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

3 affected components
IBM AIX=5.3
IBM AIX=5.2
IBM AIX=5.1

Event History

Aug 21, 2006
CVE Published
08:04 PM
Aug 22, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4254?

CVE-2006-4254 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-4254?

To fix CVE-2006-4254, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by IBM for AIX versions 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3.

3

What versions of AIX are affected by CVE-2006-4254?

CVE-2006-4254 affects IBM AIX versions 5.1.0, 5.2.0, and 5.3.0.

4

Can CVE-2006-4254 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2006-4254 is a local vulnerability, meaning that it requires local user access to exploit.

5

What impact does CVE-2006-4254 have on affected systems?

Exploiting CVE-2006-4254 may allow local users to gain elevated privileges on the affected AIX systems.

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