What is the severity of CVE-2006-5556?

CVE-2006-5556 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5556?

To fix CVE-2006-5556, ensure your system is updated with the latest patches provided by HPE for HP-UX.

What systems are affected by CVE-2006-5556?

CVE-2006-5556 affects HP-UX versions 11.11, 11.4, and 11.00.

What kind of exploit is CVE-2006-5556?

CVE-2006-5556 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited through a long TZ environment variable.

Who can exploit CVE-2006-5556?

CVE-2006-5556 can be exploited by local users with access to the vulnerable system.

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CVE-2006-5556

medium

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

27/10/2006

19/10/2017

CVE-2006-5556: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Oct 27 2006(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the localtime_r function, and certain other functions, in libc in HP-UX B.11.11 and possibly other versions allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long TZ environment variable.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
HPE HP-UX	=11.11
HPE HP-UX	=11.4
HPE HP-UX	=11.00

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20718

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5556?
CVE-2006-5556 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5556?
To fix CVE-2006-5556, ensure your system is updated with the latest patches provided by HPE for HP-UX.
What systems are affected by CVE-2006-5556?
CVE-2006-5556 affects HP-UX versions 11.11, 11.4, and 11.00.
What kind of exploit is CVE-2006-5556?
CVE-2006-5556 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited through a long TZ environment variable.
Who can exploit CVE-2006-5556?
CVE-2006-5556 can be exploited by local users with access to the vulnerable system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5556?
CVE-2006-5556 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5556?
To fix CVE-2006-5556, ensure your system is updated with the latest patches provided by HPE for HP-UX.
What systems are affected by CVE-2006-5556?
CVE-2006-5556 affects HP-UX versions 11.11, 11.4, and 11.00.
What kind of exploit is CVE-2006-5556?
CVE-2006-5556 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited through a long TZ environment variable.
Who can exploit CVE-2006-5556?
CVE-2006-5556 can be exploited by local users with access to the vulnerable system.