CVE-2006-4416: High severity IBM AIX vulnerability
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the mkvg command in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the path to point to a malicious (1) chdev, (2) mkboot, (3) varyonvg, or (4) varyoffvg program.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-4416?
CVE-2006-4416 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4416?
To fix CVE-2006-4416, modify the affected paths to ensure they do not point to untrusted locations and apply the latest security patches from IBM.
What software is affected by CVE-2006-4416?
CVE-2006-4416 affects IBM AIX versions 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3.
What is the exploit mechanism for CVE-2006-4416?
The exploit mechanism for CVE-2006-4416 involves altering the search path to execute malicious versions of system commands.
Who can be impacted by CVE-2006-4416?
Local users on vulnerable IBM AIX systems can be impacted by CVE-2006-4416 if they exploit the untrusted search path.