CVE-2006-5003: High severity IBM AIX vulnerability
Published Sep 27, 2006
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in the named8 command in IBM AIX 5.2.0 and 5.3.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
2 affected components
IBM AIX=5.2.0
IBM AIX=5.3.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Sep 27, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-5003?
CVE-2006-5003 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential for local users to execute arbitrary commands.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-5003?
To fix CVE-2006-5003, it's recommended to apply the latest patches provided by IBM for AIX 5.2.0 and 5.3.0.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2006-5003?
CVE-2006-5003 affects local users on systems running IBM AIX versions 5.2.0 and 5.3.0.
4
What are the symptoms of CVE-2006-5003?
Symptoms of CVE-2006-5003 may include unauthorized command execution capabilities by local users.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-5003?
A possible workaround for CVE-2006-5003 is to limit local user access and permissions on affected systems.