CVE-2006-4254: High severity IBM AIX vulnerability
Published Aug 21, 2006
·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
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
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.