CVE-2006-4655: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat Sep 09 2006(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the Strcmp function in the XKEYBOARD extension in X Window System X11R6.4 and earlier, as used in SCO UnixWare 7.1.3 and Sun Solaris 8 through 10, allows local users to gain privileges via a long _XKB_CHARSET environment variable value.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Xinuos UnixWare | =7.1.3 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =8.0 | |
| 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) | =9.0 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =8.0 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =10.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.risesecurity.org/advisory/RISE-2006001.txt
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102570-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19905
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016806
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21815
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21845
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21856
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-195.htm
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21993
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1545
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3529
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3525
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28820
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1798
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/445579/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-4655?
CVE-2006-4655 has a high severity due to the potential for local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4655?
To fix CVE-2006-4655, ensure your system is updated with the latest patches provided by your operating system vendor.
What systems are affected by CVE-2006-4655?
CVE-2006-4655 affects SCO UnixWare 7.1.3 and Sun Solaris versions 8 through 10.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-4655?
CVE-2006-4655 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Strcmp function of the XKEYBOARD extension.
Can CVE-2006-4655 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2006-4655 is primarily a local privilege escalation vulnerability; it cannot be exploited remotely.
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