7.2
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-4319: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Aug 24 2006(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the format command in Solaris 8, 9, and 10 allows local users with access to format (such as the "File System Management" RBAC profile) to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-4307.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=10.0-hw2
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=8.0
Sun SunOS=5.8
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=9.0
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=10.0
Sun SunOS=5.10
Sun SunOS=5.9
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=9.0
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=10.0
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=8.0-beta
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=9.0-x86_update_2
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=8.0
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=10.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-4319?

    CVE-2006-4319 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for allowing local users to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-4319?

    To mitigate CVE-2006-4319, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by Oracle for Solaris 8, 9, and 10.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2006-4319?

    CVE-2006-4319 affects Solaris 8, 9, and 10 along with specific versions of SunOS 5.8, 5.9, and 5.10.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2006-4319?

    Local users with access to the format command can exploit CVE-2006-4319.

  • What are the potential consequences of CVE-2006-4319?

    The exploitation of CVE-2006-4319 can lead to unauthorized code execution and potential system compromise.

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