CVE-2006-5004: Low severity IBM AIX vulnerability

Published Sep 27, 2006
·
Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the rdist command in IBM AIX 5.2.0 and 5.3.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM AIX=5.2.0
IBM AIX=5.3.0

Event History

Sep 27, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:07 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5004?

CVE-2006-5004 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on file integrity.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-5004?

Fix CVE-2006-5004 by applying the latest security patches for IBM AIX 5.2.0 and 5.3.0.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2006-5004?

Local users on IBM AIX 5.2.0 and 5.3.0 are affected by CVE-2006-5004.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-5004?

CVE-2006-5004 is a file overwrite vulnerability that allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.

5

When was CVE-2006-5004 discovered?

CVE-2006-5004 was published in 2006.

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