CVE-2006-5466: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Nov 06 2006(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the showQueryPackage function in librpm in RPM Package Manager 4.4.8, when the LANG environment variable is set to ru_RU.UTF-8, might allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted RPM packages.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Package Manager | =4.4.8 | |
| Ubuntu | =6.06_lts | |
| Ubuntu | =6.10 | |
| =4.4.8 | ||
| =6.06_lts | ||
| =6.10 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=212833
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-378-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22740
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22745
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017160
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22768
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200611-08.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20906
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22854
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:200
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4350
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-5466?
CVE-2006-5466 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5466?
To fix CVE-2006-5466, update the RPM Package Manager to a version that has addressed this vulnerability.
Which versions of RPM Package Manager are affected by CVE-2006-5466?
CVE-2006-5466 specifically affects RPM Package Manager version 4.4.8.
On which platforms does CVE-2006-5466 affect Ubuntu?
CVE-2006-5466 impacts Ubuntu versions 6.06 LTS and 6.10.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-5466?
CVE-2006-5466 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
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